Shish Tawook (Chicken Skewers)

Juicy chicken cubes marinated in yogurt, lemon and garlic, then grilled on skewers.

30 min 4 servings Easy middle-eastern

Ingredients

• 700 g chicken breast
• 150 g plain yogurt
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 4 clove garlic
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp paprika
• 0.5 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper

Steps

1. Cut 700 g of chicken breast into cubes about 3 cm wide.
2. Crush 4 garlic cloves and put them in a large bowl.
3. Add 150 g of yogurt, 3 tbsp of lemon juice and 3 tbsp of olive oil to the garlic.
4. Add 1 tbsp of tomato paste, 1 tsp of paprika, 0.5 tsp of cumin, 1 tsp of salt and 0.5 tsp of black pepper.
5. Stir the marinade until it is smooth and evenly orange.
6. Add the chicken cubes and mix until every piece is coated.
7. Cover the bowl and marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours.
8. Thread the chicken onto skewers, leaving a small gap between the pieces.
9. Heat a grill pan or barbecue to medium-high heat.
10. Grill the skewers for 12 minutes, turning them every 3 minutes, until browned on all sides.
11. Check that the thickest piece is white inside with no pink and its juices run clear, then serve with pita and salad.