Best Shish Taouk Lebanese Chicken Skewers Recipes

SHISH TAWOOK (LEBANESE CHICKEN SKEWERS)

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Lemon and garlic bring a burst of flavor to these grilled chicken skewers. Middle Eastern Shish Tawook will make a great addition to your next cookout! NOTE: For best flavor, marinade the meat at least 4 hours, up to overnight, before grilling.

Provided by Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 lb chicken breast, cut into 1-1 ½ inch pieces
1 lemon, juiced (roughly ¼ c)
6 garlic cloves, minced
¼ c plain yogurt, or Greek yogurt
2 Tb olive oil
1 tsp ground thyme
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt
2 tsp tomato paste
¼ tsp ground black pepper
6-7 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 10 minutes

Steps:

In a small bowl, mix all the marinade ingredients together.
Place the cubed chicken into a flat, sealable container and pour the marinade over the chicken. Mix the chicken with the marinade to be sure all the pieces are well-coated.
Cover the container and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, up to overnight.
Preheat your grill to a medium heat, roughly 350F. (You should be able to hold your hand about 3 inches from the cooking grate for 6-7 seconds.)
Thread the chicken pieces onto the soaked skewers, pressing the pieces up against each other.
Grill the chicken skewers for 8-10 minutes a side, until the chicken is firm and golden.
Serve the shish tawook with pita bread (get our pita bread recipe here) and sliced tomatoes or with rice and grilled vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 calories, ServingSize 1/2 lb of chicken (1/4 of recipe)

SHISH TAOUK - LEBANESE CHICKEN SKEWERS

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This is an adopted recipe that I selected because it so closely matches my tastes. I do not intend to alter the recipe as it has so many favorable reviews. Once I prepare it, I may annotate the directions based on my experience.

Provided by justcallmetoni

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1/4 cup olive oil
1 lemon, juice of
1 tablespoon paprika
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 cup yogurt
2 tablespoons sumaq
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons black pepper

Steps:

Cut chicken breasts into pieces for skewers.
Mix remaining ingredients together to make a marinade.
Add chicken to marinade, mix well and refrigerate in a non-reactive container from 2-8 hours.
Thread chicken on skewers and grill or cook under a broiler.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.5, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 80.8, Sodium 770.4, Carbohydrate 9.5, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 5.7, Protein 28.1

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

Categories Main Course

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