Lebanese · PANTRYHOP RECIPE
Shish Tawook with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
35 minutes · 4 servings · omnivore
A very popular Lebanese grilled chicken dish, adapted for a home skillet or broiler.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 lb (700 g) boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- for serving pita bread or rice
Let’s make it
- Cut chicken into cubes and mix with yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Let sit 15 minutes.
- Thread onto skewers or cook loose in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned and fully cooked to 74 C/165 F, about 10-12 minutes.
- Rest 3 minutes.
- Serve with pita or rice and extra yogurt sauce.
Cook the chicken in bite-size pieces without skewers if that is easier for children.
Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.
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