Authentic Shish Tawook (Middle Eastern chicken skewers)!
Ingredients
- Greek yoghurt¾ cups
- Lemon¼ cups
- Extra virgin olive oil¼ cups
- Tomato paste2 tbsp
- Garlic8
- Paprika1 tsp
- Allspice1 tsp
- Oregano · dried¾ tsp
- Cinnamon½ tsp
- Nutmeg½ tsp
- Ginger · ground½ tsp
- Cayenne pepper½ tsp
- Chicken thigh · boneless skinless2 lb
- Salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, tomato paste, garlic, paprika, allspice, oregano, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground ginger and cayenne pepper.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry and season all over with kosher salt. Add to the marinade and toss until every piece is coated. Cover and refrigerate for 4 to 8 hours.
- Heat a gas grill to medium and lightly oil the grates. Thread the chicken onto skewers, folding larger pieces so they fit.
- Arrange the skewers in one layer on the grill. Cover and cook for about 15 to 20 minutes, turning every 5 to 7 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
Summarized from The Mediterranean Dish's video. Watch it for the details.
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