In Turkish, the word “shish” means skewer, and “tawook,” also spelled taouk, means chicken. Shish tawook is basically Middle Eastern chicken skewers or chicken kebabs, bathed in a bold yogurt-based marinade with citrus, garlic, and lots of warm spices. Originally, this dish was a part of Ottoman Cuisine, shish tawook became a popular dish in many parts of the Middle East, including Egypt and the Levant during the Ottoman’s rule.
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ¾ cup plain yogurt
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons tomato paste
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cardamom
- 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into 2 inch pieces
- 2 onions, cut into large chunks
- 1 large green bell pepper, cut into large chunks
- 1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 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.
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