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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

  1. Cut chicken into cubes and mix with yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Let sit 15 minutes.
  3. 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.
  4. Rest 3 minutes.
  5. 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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