Shish Tawook Lebanese Chicken Skewers Recipes

SHISH TAWOOK (MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN KABOBS)

Steps:

• Season chicken breasts with salt. Cut each breast into 3 to 4 pieces. Place in a large bowl; stir in garlic. Add olive oil, apple cider vinegar, red wine vinegar, white balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, allspice, sumac, and pomegranate syrup. Mix well with your hands.
• Cover chicken mixture with plastic wrap, pressing against the surface to remove any air. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to overnight.
• Preheat an outdoor grill and 2 grill baskets with the cover closed for 10 minutes. Divide chicken evenly between the grill baskets. Grill until golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes per side.

SHISH TAWOOK (LEBANESE CHICKEN SKEWERS)

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix all the marinade ingredients together.
• Place the cubed chicken into a flat, sealable container and pour the marinade over the chicken. Mix the chicken with the marinade to be sure all the pieces are well-coated.
• Cover the container and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, up to overnight.
• Preheat your grill to a medium heat, roughly 350F. (You should be able to hold your hand about 3 inches from the cooking grate for 6-7 seconds.)
• Thread the chicken pieces onto the soaked skewers, pressing the pieces up against each other.
• Grill the chicken skewers for 8-10 minutes a side, until the chicken is firm and golden.
• Serve the shish tawook with pita bread (get our pita bread recipe here) and sliced tomatoes or with rice and grilled vegetables.

SHISH TAWOOK GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Whisk together the lemon juice, vegetable oil, plain yogurt, garlic, tomato paste, salt, oregano, pepper, allspice, cinnamon, and cardamom in a large bowl; add the chicken and toss to coat. Transfer the chicken mixture into a large plastic bag; refrigerate at least 4 hours.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil grate. Thread the chicken, onions, and pepper onto metal skewers. Cook on preheated grill until the chicken is golden and no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes each side. Sprinkle the parsley over the skewers.

SHISH TAOUK - LEBANESE CHICKEN SKEWERS

Steps:

• Cut chicken breasts into pieces for skewers.
• Mix remaining ingredients together to make a marinade.
• Add chicken to marinade, mix well and refrigerate in a non-reactive container from 2-8 hours.
• Thread chicken on skewers and grill or cook under a broiler.

SHISH TAOUK | LEBANESE CHICKEN KEBAB RECIPE

Steps:

• Place first 8 ingredients in a large bowl, stir.
• Add chicken, cover and place in fridge to marinate for 3 hours or overnight.
• Skewer chicken on large skewers. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and place racks on top. Place skewed chicken on racks.
• Broil in oven about 4 inches under heating element, about 8 minutes, turn. Continue broiling for about 4 more minutes. Chicken should have some charring and cooked through. Alternatively you may grill these on a gas or charcoal grill.

SHISH TAWOOK

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.
• Thread the chicken on skewers right before grilling. Add one wedge of onions to each skewer, if desired.
• Grill on medium heat for 5-8 minutes per side.
• Serve with pita bread, lettuce and garlic sauce, if desired.

SHISH TAWOOK (LEBANESE MARINATED CHICKEN SKEWERS)

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together in a large zip-top bag. Rub and move around chicken to coat.
• Place in a glass baking dish or bowl (in case of leakage) and refrigerate and marinate for at least 4 hours.
• Meanwhile, soak wooden skewers in water, if using.
• Skewer the chicken onto soaked skewers and place on a broiler pan. Broil on high for 15-18 minutes, turning once, or until chicken is browned and cooked through. (They would also be great on the grill!)
• Serve with rice and salad or on a pita with garlic sauce.

SHISH TAWOOK CHICKEN RECIPE - GRILLED CHICKEN KABOBS WRAPS

Steps:

• Cut the chicken breasts into cubes of about 2 inches each. The cubes shouldn't be too small otherwise they'll dry quickly on the grill.
• Place chicken cubes in a bowl, add all marinade ingredients and rub with hands until all ingredients assimilated well.
• Let marinate in a covered container in the fridge for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
• Skewer the chicken right before grilling.
• Grill on a BBQ on medium heat for 12-15 minutes maximum turning frequently. Overcooking can dry the chicken.
• Alternatively, you can lay the skewers on the edges of a deep Pyrex dish and bake in the oven at 400F for 15 mins.
• Once cooked, remove the chicken cubes and place in a pot while covering the lid tightly. Let rest for 5 minutes to help the chicken self-steam and turn juicier and softer.
• Spread 1 teaspoon of Lebanese garlic paste along the center/diameter of a pita bread.
• Add 4-5 chicken kabobs.
• Garnish with salted cucumber pickles, French fries, grilled tomatoes or peppers (optional)., Roll and enjoy. You could also toast the wrap roll through a panini grill for 2-3 minutes.