Authentic Chicken Shish Tawook
Chicken kebabs are marinated in an authentic Middle Eastern yogurt Marinade mix and grilled to perfection. Easy to make, juicy, and so delicious.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1-inch chunks
Marinade:
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- 1 lemon juiced + zest from half of it
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil
- 3-4 garlic cloves crushed
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional to serve with
- lettuce cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, yogurt, pita bread
Instructions
- Cut the 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast into 1-inch chunks.
- In a large bowl, add all the marinade ingredients (½ cup plain yogurt, 1 lemon, 3 tablespoons avocado oil, 3-4 garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon oregano, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper) and whisk until well combined.
- Stir in the chicken chunks. Marinate for at least 30 minutes before threading the chicken onto skewers.
- Preheat your grill or a large heavy-bottom grill pan to medium heat. Add skewers and grill, flipping them every couple of minutes; it should take about 10-12 minutes in total.
- Serve with crunchy veggies like lettuce, yogurt, and warm pita bread if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
This recipe was inspired and adapted from my friend Feel Good Foodie
Storage: Shish Tawook is best served on the same day. If you do have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. You may reheat it in the microwave. If you prefer to reheat in a toaster oven, make sure you wrap up the chicken in foil to prevent them from drying out.
Marinade: The longer you marinate the chicken shish Tawook, the better. At the very minimum, you should marinate for 30 minutes to 4 hours. If you can make it the night before and allow it to marinate in the fridge overnight, that would be ideal.
Nutrition Facts: We use a computerized system to calculate the nutritional values. Please note that the values will vary based on the ingredients you use and substitute.
Nutrition
Serving: 1skewer | Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 595mg | Potassium: 663mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 279IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg