Shish Tawook Grilled Chicken

Shish tawook are Middle Eastern chicken kabobs. Make them at home by marinating chicken in yogurt, lemon, and spices; skewer with veggies and grill.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 299 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons tomato paste
• 1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 2 onions, cut into large chunks
• 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 2 inch pieces
• 1 large green bell pepper, cut into large chunks
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 cup vegetable oil
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 cup lemon juice
• 0.25 teaspoon ground allspice
• 0.125 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 0.75 cup plain yogurt

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

Thread chicken, onions, and bell pepper onto metal skewers.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.