Enjoy your weekend with Lebanese Shish tawook

CHICKEN tawook, a native dish of Lebanon and Syria, is marinated chicken cubes that are typically grilled on skewers. Shish tawook becomes juicy and tender from a simple marinade of fresh lemon juice and garlic. One special thing about this food is that no matter how you eat it, you will always ask for more. There are two different methods of preparing tawook.  The grilled and the frying method. Let us get started on how to make Lebanese Shish tawook.

 

Ingredients

Boneless skinless chicken breast

Juice and zest of lemon

Garlic

Thyme

Black pepper

Salt

Yoghurt

Red paprika

Olive oil

Fresh  Parsley.

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Preparation

Cut the chicken into cube shape and place it in a bowl. Add lemon juice, zest lemon, chopped garlic, salt and pepper to the chicken. Toss the content until the chicken is evenly coated with marinade. Refrigerate for 20 minutes or up to overnight.  Add olive oil in a pan over a medium-high heat. Add the chicken to the pan along with the marinade. Stir the chicken frequently, until it is lightly browned.

It is better served with fresh minced parsley on top.