Shish Taouk - Lebanese Chicken Skewers

This is an adopted recipe that I selected because it so closely matches my tastes. I do not intend to alter the recipe as it has so many favorable reviews. Once I prepare it, I may annotate the directions based on my experience.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 6  boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 3  garlic cloves, crushed
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 1  lemon, juice of
• 1  tablespoon paprika
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1  cup yogurt
• 2  tablespoons sumaq
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 2  teaspoons black pepper

Directions

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