Meat & PoultryDifficulty: easy

Shish Tawook (Lebanese Chicken Skewers)

Name: Shish Tawook (Lebanese Chicken Skewers)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 800 g chicken breast or thighs, in large cubes; 200 g plain yogurt; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 4 garlic cloves, crushed; Juice of 1 lemon; 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp allspice; 2 tbsp olive oil; Salt, pepper

Juicy yogurt-marinated chicken skewers from the Levant - garlic, lemon and a touch of tomato paste make this one of the healthiest grills in the Mediterranean diet.

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1Whisk yogurt, tomato paste, garlic, lemon, spices, oil, salt and pepper into a marinade.

2Coat the chicken fully; marinate at least 2 hours (overnight is best).

3Thread onto skewers, leaving small gaps so the heat circulates.

4Grill over medium-high coals or hot pan, 12-15 minutes, turning until charred spots form and the inside is cooked.

5Rest 5 minutes; serve with garlic sauce (toum) and flatbread.