We get Lebanese carry-out a lot, more than I care to admit, but we’re working on cutting down on restaurant meals to save money and be more conscientious about what we eat. How long it takes: 30 minutes, plus a few hours to marinate the chicken Equipment you’ll need: resealable bag or a bowl, skewers, broiler pan or grill Servings: 4 (8 oz. each) I can’t even tell you how great it feels to be cooking meals we love. And let’s be honest, most things that you order at a restaurant, you can make at home. They taste better and are better for you (less sodium, for sure!). We could eat this dinner twice a week. I’m addicted, Ben loves shish tawook and so do the kids! Ben says he loves them more than the restaurant version — score! PS: If you love this shish tawook recipe, you’ll also love this chicken kofta recipe and grilled chicken shawarma drumsticks!
About Shish Tawook
Cubes of protein-rich boneless skinless chicken breast are soaked in a yogurt marinade. You won’t believe how tender and juicy the yogurt makes the chicken! Shish tawook definitely is NOT a boring chicken breast. The shish tawook is so flavorful thanks to lemon, garlic, and spices in the marinade. The chicken skewers can be broiled in your oven or grilled outside, whichever you prefer. Serve shish tawook with rice and a green salad. Make a wrap sandwich with pita , topped with tahini garlic sauce and pickled radishes. We love the grilled chicken on a salad, too, topped with tangy cucumber yogurt tzatziki. Serve the salad with homemade hummus and warm pita bread. Shish tawook goes especially well with tabbouleh salad. Or just eat shish tawook straight off the skewer. That’s what I do.
