Lebanese Shish Taouk (Tawook)
 
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed in 2 inch pieces
  • 4 wooden skewers soaked in water
Marinade
  • 1 cup plain yogurt (whole milk)
  • 2 Tbsps. olive oil
  • 2 Tbsps. lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsps. garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp. tomato paste
  • 1½ tsps. salt
  • ½ tsp. each baharat, black pepper, oregano
  • ¼ tsp. each cayenne, paprika, sumac
Yogurt Sauce
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • ¼ cup cucumber, peeled, seeded, diced or grated (optional)
  • ½ tsp. garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp. lemon juice
  • ¼ tsp. each cayenne, mint, salt
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl combin0e marinade ingredients and mix smooth. Add chicken and evenly coat the pieces. Cover and refrigerate 4-8 hours.
  2. Preheat an oven to 425° F or an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  3. Thread chicken on skewers and grill 4-5 minutes each side or bake 7 minutes each side or until chicken is done.
Recipe by The Spice Kit Recipes at https://www.thespicekitrecipes.com/lebanese-shish-taouk-tawook/