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Shish Tawook Recipe (skewered chicken)
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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)

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Yield: 6
Level: Easy

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)
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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 (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.
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