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Shish Tawook, (شيش طاووق‎) recipe
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Shish Tawook

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.
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Entree
Cuisine: Lebanese
Servings: 8 -10 skewers

Ingredients

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

MARINADE:

  • 4 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 cup whole milk yogurt plain and non-Greek
  • 2 tbsps. garlic minced
  • ¼ cup oil Olive, Vegetable or Canola
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 tbsp. ketchup
  • 2 tbsps. 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