Chicken Tawouk

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Chicken shish Tawouk is a popular Middle Eastern dish featuring skewered and grilled chunks of marinated chicken. The chicken is often marinated in a flavorful blend of yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and spices . The marinated chicken is then grilled to perfection, resulting in juicy and tender meat with a smoky flavor.

Shish Tawouk is often served with a variety of sides, such as pita bread, hummus, and a fresh salad. It's a delicious and satisfying meal that's perfect for a summer barbecue or a weeknight dinner.

But the better surprise is that you can grill it in the oven or on your stoof.

Chicken Tawouk is by far one of the top favorites dishes for the Lebanese people.

And while the recipe is Middle Eastern, you’d be surprised how approachable the ingredients are.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings: 8 Servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Lebanese

Calories: 211

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

1 Kg Chicken breast Medium size cubes
1 Cup Yogurt
1 Medium Onion
5 Garlic Cloves
1 Tsp Paprika
1 Tbsp Dried Oregano Optional
½ Tsp White Pepper
1 Tsp Tomato Sauce
¼ Cup Lemon Juice
¼ Cup Vegetable Oil
½ Tsp Salt

Equipment

1 Mixer Or Food Processor
1 Bowl

Instructions

Prepare the marinara:

In the mixer set the onion, garlic, salt, white pepper, paprika, lemon juice, oil, yogurt, tomato sauce, and dried oregano if using.
Mix well until a smooth marinade is formed.
1 Cup Yogurt, 1 Medium Onion, 5 Garlic Cloves, 1 Tsp Paprika, ½ Tsp White Pepper, 1 Tsp Tomato Sauce, ¼ Cup Lemon Juice, ¼ Cup Vegetable Oil, ½ Tsp Salt, 1 Tbsp Dried Oregano

Marinate the Chicken:

Add the marinade to the chicken cubes and toss to coat evenly.
1 Kg Chicken breast
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.

Grill the Chicken:

Heat the pan on a medium high heat and pour the marinated chicken in it and cook until the chicken is well cooked.

Nutrition

Calories: 211kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 25gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 1446mgPotassium: 536mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

If you like spicy food you can always add some cayenne pepper to the marinara.

Serving suggestions:

Serve the grilled Chicken Tawouk with your favorite sides, such as pita bread, hummus, and a fresh salad.

This time I chose to serve Chicken Taouk with side coleslaw salad, garlic sauce, grilled potato wedges, and pickles.

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