Zesty Chicken Skewers (Shish Taouk)

Ahhh... this famous Lebanese chicken dish brings fond memories of Sunday BBQ with family!

Zesty, juicy and packed with flavors, "Shish Taouk" is ranked one of the best chicken skewers out there.
 

Serves 4

Ingredients:

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed

1-2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed

1/4 cup corn/vegetable oil

1/2 lemon, juice of

1 tbsp paprika

1 tbsp red pepper paste (or tomato paste)

1/2 cup plain yogurt

1 tsp salt

2 tsps black pepper

Skewers

Method:

-Mix all ingredients in a glass (or non-reactive) bowl until chicken cubes are coated.

-Cover and refrigerate for 2-8 hrs or leave it to marinate overnight. A longer marination will tenderize the chicken and make it more flavorful.

-Thread chicken on skewers (5 cubes on each) and cook over a grill for 10-15 min (5-7 min on each side).

-Optional: Place remaining marinade in a sauce pan and boil for 5 min. Serve as a dipping sauce for the chicken.

If you want to serve them indoors,  cook them on a flat griddle. They'll get the grill marks you want and still taste delicious.

Enjoy this dish with pita bread, fattoush salad and garlic dip (optional).

 Tips:

-If using wood skewers, soak them in water for 1 min so they don't burn.
-Love grilled vegetables? Alternate between chicken and vegetables on skewers. Famous picks include mushrooms, pearl onions and bell peppers.