Recipe: Shish Tawook (Chicken Skewers)   

Recipe: Shish Tawook (Chicken Skewers)

A plate of freshly-cooked, seasoned shish tawook (chicken skewers.)

The JTCC dietitians were back in the cooking studio creating delicious chicken skewers called Shish Tawook. It is a perfectly tender and juicy chicken that’s been marinating in earthy spices, yogurt, lemon juice and garlic. This dish is high in protein, calcium and vitamin A. Enjoy at your next gathering!

Ingredients

Shish Tawook (Chicken Skewers)


Directions

  1. In a large bowl, add the ingredients for the marinade (yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, tomato paste, all the seasoning and salt/pepper) and whisk to combine.
  2. Place the chicken cubes in the same bowl and coat the chicken in the marinade. Cover, and let rest/marinate in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
  3. Thread the chicken on skewers right before grilling. Add one wedge of onions to each skewer, if desired.
  4. Grill on medium heat for 5-8 minutes per side.
  5. Serve with pita bread, lettuce and garlic sauce, if desired.


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