Shish Tawook Marinade Lebanese Chicken Marinade Recipes

SHISH TAWOOK

Steps:

• In a large bowl, add the ingredients for the marinade (yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, tomato paste, all the seasoning and salt/pepper) and whisk to combine.
• Place the chicken cubes in the same bowl and coat the chicken in the marinade. Cover, and let rest/marinate in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
• Thread the chicken on skewers right before grilling. Add one wedge of onions to each skewer, if desired.
• Grill on medium heat for 5-8 minutes per side.
• Serve with pita bread, lettuce and garlic sauce, if desired.

SHISH TAWOOK MARINATED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, stir together oil, yogurt, ketchup, and mustard. Season with garlic powder, paprika, allspice, black pepper, cinnamon, and curry powder. Stir in chicken pieces, coating all sides with marinade. Cover bowl, and refrigerate overnight.
• To make dipping sauce, mix together mayonnaise, yogurt, garlic, and salt. Cover, and refrigerate.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Transfer chicken pieces to a shallow baking dish. Bake in a preheated oven 30 minutes.

SHISH TAWOOK (LEBANESE MARINATED CHICKEN SKEWERS)

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together in a large zip-top bag. Rub and move around chicken to coat.
• Place in a glass baking dish or bowl (in case of leakage) and refrigerate and marinate for at least 4 hours.
• Meanwhile, soak wooden skewers in water, if using.
• Skewer the chicken onto soaked skewers and place on a broiler pan. Broil on high for 15-18 minutes, turning once, or until chicken is browned and cooked through. (They would also be great on the grill!)
• Serve with rice and salad or on a pita with garlic sauce.

SHISH TAWOOK CHICKEN RECIPE - GRILLED CHICKEN KABOBS WRAPS

Steps:

• Cut the chicken breasts into cubes of about 2 inches each. The cubes shouldn't be too small otherwise they'll dry quickly on the grill.
• Place chicken cubes in a bowl, add all marinade ingredients and rub with hands until all ingredients assimilated well.
• Let marinate in a covered container in the fridge for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
• Skewer the chicken right before grilling.
• Grill on a BBQ on medium heat for 12-15 minutes maximum turning frequently. Overcooking can dry the chicken.
• Alternatively, you can lay the skewers on the edges of a deep Pyrex dish and bake in the oven at 400F for 15 mins.
• Once cooked, remove the chicken cubes and place in a pot while covering the lid tightly. Let rest for 5 minutes to help the chicken self-steam and turn juicier and softer.
• Spread 1 teaspoon of Lebanese garlic paste along the center/diameter of a pita bread.
• Add 4-5 chicken kabobs.
• Garnish with salted cucumber pickles, French fries, grilled tomatoes or peppers (optional)., Roll and enjoy. You could also toast the wrap roll through a panini grill for 2-3 minutes.

SHISH TAWOOK MARINADE (LEBANESE CHICKEN MARINADE)

Steps:

• Combine corn oil, vinegar, tomato paste, ginger, garlic, and curry powder in a resealable container. Add chicken and marinate for at least 1 day.

SHISH TAWOOK GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Whisk together the lemon juice, vegetable oil, plain yogurt, garlic, tomato paste, salt, oregano, pepper, allspice, cinnamon, and cardamom in a large bowl; add the chicken and toss to coat. Transfer the chicken mixture into a large plastic bag; refrigerate at least 4 hours.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil grate. Thread the chicken, onions, and pepper onto metal skewers. Cook on preheated grill until the chicken is golden and no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes each side. Sprinkle the parsley over the skewers.