The Best Shish Tawook

Submitted by clubfoody

"Tender, juicy and flavorful, don’t be surprised if these chicken kebabs become a family favorite… VIDEO https://youtu.be/C3E4LprsCCQ"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 21
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• MARINADE

• 2 large chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
• 3⁄4 cup plain yogurt
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup lemon juice
• 6 large garlic cloves, pressed
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon allspice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)

• YOGURT SAUCE

• 1⁄2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon dill, chopped
• 1 large garlic clove, pressed
• 1⁄2 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)

directions

1. In a large bowl, add yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, tomato paste, smoked paprika, oregano, cumin, allspice, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, salt and black pepper. Stir the ingredients until nicely blended.
2. Add chicken pieces, stir to coat, cover and chill for 8 to 24 hours… longer the better.
3. Combine all the yogurt sauce ingredients, cover and transfer to the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving.
4. A few hours later, preheat grill to 500ºF and skewer marinated chicken; discard marinade.
5. Place kebabs on grill that has been oiled, close the lid and cook until brown, rotating them every 3 minutes.
6. Once the internal temperature reaches 165ºF, serve them immediately with yogurt sauce.