Best Lebanese Garlic Marinated Chicken On The Grill Recipes

SHISH TAWOOK

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Try this Authentic Shish Tawook recipe - a popular Lebanese grilled chicken skewers recipe. It's tender juicy chicken marinated in yogurt, lemon and garlic.

Provided by Yumna Jawad

Time 28m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into large chunks)
½ cup plain whole milk yogurt
¼ cup lemon juice
¼ cup olive oil
6 garlic cloves (crushed)
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon paprika
¾ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

In a large bowl, add the ingredients for the marinade (yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, tomato paste, all the seasoning and salt/pepper) and whisk to combine.
Place the chicken cubes in the same bowl and coat the chicken in the marinade. Cover, and let rest/marinate in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
Thread the chicken on skewers right before grilling. Add one wedge of onions to each skewer, if desired.
Grill on medium heat for 5-8 minutes per side.
Serve with pita bread, lettuce and garlic sauce, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 33 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 99 mg, Sodium 595 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LEBANESE CHICKEN MARINADE

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This marinade is enough for 5 chicken breasts (halves) or 10 drumsticks/thighs. Marinate the chicken for 3 hours or overnight then broil or BBQ Apprx Cooking time 25 minutes - depends on the cut of chicken and the size

Provided by Bergy

Categories Chicken

Time 5m

Yield 2/3 cup of marinade

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon hungarian hot paprika
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne

Steps:

Whip all the ingredients together with a whisk or better yet a food processor/blender.

LEBANESE MARINATED CHICKEN

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This recipe is all about the marinade. Cook the chicken as you desire - grill, broil, quick fry ... it's up to you. Marinating time = prep time. Posted for ZWT 2006 - African/Middle Eastern region

Provided by SusieQusie

Categories Poultry

Time 6h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 -6 garlic cloves, finely minced
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup olive oil