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Shish Tawook, (شيش طاووق‎) recipe

Shish Tawook

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Created by Mariam Ezzeddine
Shish Tawook, (شيش طاووق‎) recipe is a very popular Middle Eastern Chicken Kabob dish served across all over the world. It's healthy and high in protein.
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Prep Time 12 hours 58 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 12 hours 58 minutes
Course Entree
Cuisine Lebanese
Servings 8 -10 skewers
-10 skewers

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. chicken tenders or breast cubes into 1.5 inch pieces
  • cubed onions optional
  • cubed bell peppers optional

MARINADE:

  • 3 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 cup whole milk yogurt plain and non-Greek
  • 2 tbsps. garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup oil Olive, Vegetable or Canola
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 tbsp. ketchup
  • 1.5 tbsp. tomato paste
  • 4 tbsps. Shish Tawook Spice

NOTE:

    If you don't have the Shish Tawook spice, add:

    • 1 tsp. 7 spice can substitute for all spice
    • 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
    • 1 tsp. black pepper
    • 1/2 tsp. oregano
    • 1 tsp. paprika extra

    Instructions

    • Cube the chicken breast or tenders into 1.5 inch cubes.
    • Add in the marinade ingredients. Mix to coat well and let it marinate for 2-4 hours if time permits.
    • Assemble the chicken skewers and grill on each side for 4-5 minutes.
    • Serve with suggested sides.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 14.1g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 8.8g | Saturated Fat: 1.7g | Sodium: 320mg | Sugar: 4.3g
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