Shish Tawook Recipe
Marinated chicken skewers, served with 2 appetizers or salads.
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Ingredients
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Marinade and Chicken
Method
Preparation and Cooking
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a mixing bowl, combine yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, cumin, and paprika. Mix well. Add the chicken breasts and coat them thoroughly with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- 2
Prepare Skewers
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- 3
Skewer the Chicken
Remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and thread them onto the skewers.
- 4
- 5
Serve
Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes. Serve with your choice of appetizers or salads.




