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Lebanese Shish Tawook (Garlic Lemon Marinated Chicken Skewers)
Iconic Lebanese chicken skewers marinated in thick yogurt, abundant garlic, lemon juice, tomato paste, and warm spices, grilled to succulent perfection.
Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min
Ingredients
4servings
- Chicken breast cut into large cubes650 g
- Plain Greek yogurt120 g
- Garlic cloves, minced6 clove
- Fresh lemon juice3 tbsp
- Olive oil2 tbsp
- Tomato paste1 tbsp
- Sweet paprika1 tsp
- Dried oregano1 tsp
- Fine salt1 tsp
Preparation Steps
1
In a large bowl, whisk yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, tomato paste, paprika, oregano, and salt.
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2
Add chicken cubes to marinade, coating completely, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight).
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3
Thread chicken onto skewers. Heat a grill pan or preheat oven to 220°C.
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4
Grill or bake skewers for 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until nicely charred outside and juicy inside.
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5
Serve hot with Lebanese garlic sauce (toum), warm flatbread, and pickles.
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Provenance & Public Domain Audit
Source: Middle Eastern & Mediterranean Culinary Heritage / USDA Public Domain Collection (United States Department of Agriculture (USDA))
Legal status: Public Domain (17 U.S.C. § 105) • 17 U.S.C. § 105
License: Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal
