Shish tawook are tasty grilled chicken skewers that are served in every restaurant in the Middle East. You can easily make them at home and they’ll taste just as good, if not better! Don’t be tempted to substitute sour cream for the yogurt, as the yogurt works as a meat tenderizer.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup plain yogurt
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons tomato paste
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into 2 inch pieces
- 2 onions, cut into large chunks
- 1 large green bell pepper, cut into large chunks
- 1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Directions
Step 1
Mix yogurt, lemon juice, oil, garlic, tomato paste, salt, oregano, pepper, allspice, cinnamon, and cardamom in a large bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat; transfer into a resealable plastic bag, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours.
Step 2
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
Step 3
Thread chicken, onions, and bell pepper onto metal skewers.
Step 4
Cook on preheated grill until chicken is golden and no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes on each side. Sprinkle parsley over the skewers.
Editor’s Note:
Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of marinade ingredients. The actual amount of marinade consumed will vary.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 299 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat13g | 17% |
Saturated Fat3g | 14% |
Cholesterol88mg | 29% |
Sodium702mg | 31% |
Total Carbohydrate10g | 4% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 6% |
Total Sugars5g | |
Protein34g | |
Vitamin C44mg | 221% |
Calcium108mg | 8% |
Iron2mg | 12% |
Potassium535mg | 11% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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