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Shish Tawook is a popular Middle-Eastern grilled chicken recipe. Chunks of tender and juicy chicken marinated in yogurt, garlic, olive oil, and spices and served with a garlic aioli (Toum).

Shish Tawook (Taouk)

Boneless Chicken Breasts

Milk Plain Yogurt

tb. Olive oil

Lemon

Cloves of Garlic

tb. Tomato Paste

Tawook Spices

Salt

Paprika

All Spice

Cinnamon

½ tsp. Ground Ginger

Oregano

White Pepper

Nutmeg

Garlic Powder

Prepare the chicken breast by cutting into large 2 inch cubes. Set aside in a mixing bowl.

Crush the garlic cloves and add to the mixing bowl.

Add the yogurt, olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, tomato paste, salt, and tawook spices. Mix thoroughly until every piece of chicken is fully coated in the marinate.

Marinate the chicken for at least 1 hour but preferably 4 hours in the fridge.

Once the chicken is done marinating, place them on the skewers.

Grill on a preheated medium-high heat grill for 10-15 minutes, flipping them halfway in between.

Serve with toum and pita bread.

It's marinated Lebanese chicken that you skewer and grill. It's so, so, so simple, but packs in the flavor. He said there are three things I had to include, chicken, pita and garlic mayo. Oh, and he also said the meal is not even close to complete without a side of french fries. Could not agree more.

Shish Tawook (Grilled Chicken Skewers) wirth Roasted Garlic Avocado Mayo.

lemon juice

olive oil

greek yogurt

garlic (minced

ginger

tomato paste

salt

oregano

paprika

cayenne pepper

black pepper

cinnamon

chicken breast (cut into 2 inch pieces)

red bell pepper

flat-leaf parsley (plus more garnish)

4-8 pitas ([homemade | https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/traditional-greek-pita-bread/] or store bought, warmed)

goat cheese (crumbled)

French fries (for serving)

garlic

avocados (pitted + peeled)

plain greek yogurt

chili powder

cumin

salt and pepper (to taste)

In a bowl combine the lemon juice, olive oil, greek yogurt, garlic, ginger, tomato paste, salt, oregano, paprika, pepper and cinnamon. Add the chicken to a ziplock bag and pour the sauce over the chicken. Seal the bag and place in the fridge for 4 hours or overnight.

Preheat the grill or a grill pan to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates. Thread the chicken, and peppers onto metal skewers (or wood skewers that have been soaked in water). Place the chicken on the grill until the chicken is golden and no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes each side. Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the skewers. You may also cook the chicken in a skillet if needed.

Shish Tawook

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Chop off the top portion of the garlic head to reveal cloves. Peel any excess paper/skin off from the bulb of garlic. Pour about a teaspoon of olive oil on top the garlic cloves and cover with foil. Roast in a baking dish for 45 minutes, or until golden brown and soft. Allow to cool and then squeeze 4-8 (I used 8, but feel free to use more or less if you wish) of the garlic cloves out into a food processor or blender, reserve any remaining garlic for another use. Add the avocados, greek yogurt, olive oil, chili powder, cumin and a pinch of salt and pepper. Process until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust salt and pepper to your liking.

Roasted Garlic Avocado Mayo

Remove the chicken from the skewers and place on the warmed pitas. Sprinkle with parsley and goat cheese. Serve the roasted garlic mayo on the side for dipping. Don't forget the fries! :)

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