Shish Taouk (Syrian Chicken Skewers)

By á-25087

Adapted recipe by tarasmulticulturaltable
Original recipe by An Edible Mosaic: Middle Eastern Fare with Extraordinary Flair by Faith Gorsky

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste (optional)
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, tomato paste, paprika, cayenne, allspice, and black pepper.

Using a mortar and pestle, crush garlic cloves with the salt. Add to the marinade.

Cut chicken into 1"-2" pieces. Coat with the marinade and refrigerate 1-4 hours.

Pierce the chicken onto the skewers, wiping off any excess marinade. Grill until the chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes, turning after 5 minutes.

Serve with flatbread, vegetables, and garlic mayonnaise