Shish Tawook

Name: Shish Tawook
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed; 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tsp ground paprika; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Juicy marinated chicken skewers grilled to perfection with garlic, yogurt, and warm spices.

32 minMediumServes 4340 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp ground paprika
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 6 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp tomato paste, 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tsp ground paprika, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp ground black pepper.
2

Add 2 lbs cubed boneless skinless chicken breasts to the marinade and mix until well coated, then cover and chill for at least 2 hours.
3

Thread marinated boneless skinless chicken breasts onto skewers and preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
4

Grill the skewers for 10 to 12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the internal temperature of the boneless skinless chicken breasts reaches 165°F.
5

Remove from heat and rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Questions

Can I make Shish Tawook dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt. Swap the yogurt for an unsweetened coconut or soy yogurt. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Shish Tawook keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat in a hot skillet rather than the microwave to keep the char.

Can I halve or double Shish Tawook?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubling on the grill just takes more surface area; keep the heat zones the same.

Serve it with

Arabic Rice side
Labneh Salad salad
Tarator sauce
Jallab drink

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