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| Shish Tawook Recipe (skewered chicken) |
| Written by Dede Med |
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Shish Tawook (taouk) is a traditional Turkish shish kebab which can also be found in Syrian and Lebanese cuisine. Cubes of chicken are skewered and grilled. Common marinades are based upon yogurt or a tomato puree, though there are many variations. Shish taouk is typically eaten with garlic paste toum. Ingredients 2 boneless chicken breasts 3 cloves minced garlic 1/2 tbs tomato paste 2 tbs ketsup 1/4 cup yogurt 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp paprika olive oil for cooking Directions Cut chicken into 1/2 inch cubes, add all other ingredients except olive oil. Cover and let marinate in refrigerator for 2-3 hours. Heat pan to med/high heat, add 3 tbs olive oil then add chicken, cook uncovered for 5 minutes on each side or until moisture has evaporated and chicken is lightly browned. |
Shish Tawook Recipe (skewered chicken)

Ingredients
- 2 boneless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 tbs tomato paste
- 2 tbs ketsup
- 1/4 cup yogurt
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- olive oil for cooking
Directions
Cut chicken into 1/2 inch cubes, add all other ingredients except olive oil. Cover and let marinate in refrigerator for 2-3 hours. Heat pan to med/high heat, add 3 tbs olive oil then add chicken, cook uncovered for 5 minutes on each side or until moisture has evaporated and chicken is lightly browned.Ingredients
- 2 boneless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 tbs tomato paste
- 2 tbs ketsup
- 1/4 cup yogurt
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- olive oil for cooking
Directions
Cut chicken into 1/2 inch cubes, add all other ingredients except olive oil. Cover and let marinate in refrigerator for 2-3 hours. Heat pan to med/high heat, add 3 tbs olive oil then add chicken, cook uncovered for 5 minutes on each side or until moisture has evaporated and chicken is lightly browned.spread called hummus."
Tamara Audi
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL


