Shish Tawook

Tender yogurt-marinated chicken skewers flavored with lemon, garlic, paprika, and tomato paste, then grilled until smoky, charred, and safely cooked through.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 12 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Grill

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
• 0.75 cup plain greek yogurt
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 pieces wooden skewers

Cooking instructions

1. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes. Cut the chicken into 1 1/2-inch pieces. (about 30 min)
2. Whisk the yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, tomato paste, olive oil, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Add the chicken and toss until evenly coated. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours. (about 30 min) — Refrigerated
3. Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat, about 400°F to 450°F. Clean and lightly oil the grates. (about 10 min) — 400°F to 450°F
4. Thread the marinated chicken onto the skewers, leaving a little space between pieces. Discard the remaining marinade. (about 5 min)
5. Grill the skewers, turning every 3 to 4 minutes, until browned and lightly charred on all sides and the thickest chicken pieces reach 165°F on an instant-read thermometer, about 10 to 12 minutes total. (about 12 min) — 165°F
6. Rest the skewers for 5 minutes before serving. (about 5 min)