Shish Taouk (Chicken Kabobs) Recipe

Name: Shish Taouk (Chicken Kabobs)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, cut into chunks; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon baharat, spice; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 12 -15 bamboo skewers, soaked; For toum sauce; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1/2 lemon, juice of; salt & pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon baharat, spice
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup Greek yogurt (plain)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
12 -15 bamboo skewers, soaked
For toum sauce
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 lemon, juice of
salt & pepper, to taste

1
Soak bamboo skewers, if using, for about an hour (soak extra and freeze any unused ones for later).
2
Stir together ingredients and allow chicken to marinate in it for at least an hour, preferably more.
3
Skewer chicken.
4
Cook skewers on the grill or under the broiler until cooked through (time will vary with size of chunks).
5
To make toum sauce, grind the garlic with the salt in a mortar until it is pasty.
6
Mix in the lemon and mayonnaise, and very slowly add oil, whisking as you go.
7
Add salt and pepper to taste.
8
Serve sauce with kabobs.

940

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, cut into chunks, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Shish Taouk (Chicken Kabobs) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Shish Taouk (Chicken Kabobs)

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