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May 8, 2017

Shish Tawook

Shish Tawook, or chicken kabobs, is a popular dish here in the Middle East. Tender chunks of chicken are marinated in a spicy yogurt sauce, and then grilled or broiled in the oven with vegetables. Delicious! 

Shish Tawook

This yogurt marinade is so delicious, just the smell of it makes my stomach grumble!

You can use any vegetables you prefer for Shish Tawook. I like to use:

  • Sweet peppers: a great source of Vitamin C (especially the red ones).
  • Zucchini: which contains vitamin A, magnesium, folate,potassium, copper, phosphorus , and omega-3 fatty acids.
  • Red onions: which provide folate, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and vitamins C, K and B6.
  • Mushrooms: rich in B vitamins.
  • Tomatoes: an excellent source of vitamin C, biotin, and vitamin K.

You can either grill the kabobs on an outdoor grill, or broil them in the oven for about 10 minutes per side.

I serve this with rice, hummus, and tabbouleh for an easy, nourishing and delicious meal!

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Shish Tawook

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes minutes
Total Time 4 hours hours 35 minutes minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

For the Marinade:

  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup yogurt
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 2 teaspoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon cardamom
  • 1 pound boneless chicken breast cut into large chunks
  • 2-3 cups vegetables such as sweet pepper, tomato, red onion, mushroom, or zucchini

Instructions

  • Add all marinade ingredients to a medium bowl and whisk to combine.
  • Add the chicken and stir well. Cover and refrigerate for a few hours.
  • Thread the veggies and chicken on the skewers. Grill or broil until chicken is golden and no longer pink, rotating half way through (about 10 minutes per side).
  • Sprinkle with parsley or cilantro.
  • Enjoy!

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