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Lebanese Shish Taouk Chicken Skewers
Ingredients
Step by step process
Marinating
- 1
In a bowl, whisk the yogurt marinade. Combine the plain yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, tomato paste, and crushed garlic until smooth.
- 2
Add the sweet paprika, cumin, allspice, and cinnamon. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
- 3
Cut the chicken breasts into evenly sized cubes. Place them in the marinade and coat thoroughly so the spices reach every side.
- 4
Cover the bowl and refrigerate it. Let the meat marinate for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight, so it turns tender and soaks up the spices.
Grilling
- 5
Clean the red bell pepper and peel the onion. Cut both into larger pieces suitable for skewers.
- 6
Thread the marinated chicken, bell pepper, and onion alternately onto the skewers. Alternating the vegetables with the meat helps everything cook evenly.
- 7
Brush a grill pan with oil and heat it well. Lay the skewers on the hot surface.
- 8
Grill for about 10 to 12 minutes. Turn them regularly until the meat is cooked through and golden outside.
Serving
- 9
Let the finished skewers rest for 2 minutes. The juices redistribute through the meat and keep it tender.
- 10
Serve with warm pita and lemon wedges. Scatter chopped flat-leaf parsley generously on top.
More tips:
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes before threading so they do not burn during grilling.
Do not marinate the meat much longer than overnight, as the lemon juice could change its texture.
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