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Shish Tawook (Chicken Kabobs)

Juicy Shish Tawook chicken kabobs marinated in Greek yogurt, lemon, garlic, and warm spices, then grilled on the BBQ for bold flavour and light char.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Marinating Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 33 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keyword: chicken thighs, warm spices, yoghurt
Servings: 6
Calories: 443kcal
Author: Kevin Bouchard

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Grater
  • Skewers
  • BBQ or Grill
  • Tongs
  • Instant-Read Thermometer

Ingredients

Chicken & Marinade

  • 2 lbs Chicken Thighs boneless and skinless, cut into 1½ to 2-inch pieces
  • 3/4 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice
  • Zest of 1 Lemon
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1/4 Onion finely grated, with juice
  • 8 cloves Garlic grated

Spices & Seasoning

  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Allspice
  • 3/4 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Ginger
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
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Instructions

Make the Marinade

  • In a large bowl, mix the Greek Yogurt, Lemon Juice, Lemon Zest, Olive Oil, Tomato Paste, Grated Onion, Garlic, Paprika, Allspice, Oregano, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Ground Ginger, Cayenne Pepper, and Kosher Salt until smooth.

Marinate the Chicken

  • Add the Chicken Thigh pieces and toss well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for even more flavour.

Prepare the Skewers

  • Remove the chicken from the marinade and lightly wipe off the excess, leaving a thin coating behind. Thread the chicken onto skewers, leaving a little space between pieces for even cooking.

Preheat the BBQ

  • Preheat the BBQ to medium-high heat, about 425 to 450°F. Lightly oil the grill grates.

Grill the Kabobs

  • Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 10 to 14 minutes, turning every 2 to 3 minutes, until the chicken is lightly charred and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

Rest and Serve

  • Remove the kabobs from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Wiping off excess marinade helps the chicken char instead of steam.
  • Chicken Thighs stay juicier than Chicken Breast on the grill.
  • Leave small gaps between the pieces of chicken so the heat can circulate.
  • Serve with pita, rice, toum, or pickled vegetables.

Nutrition

Calories: 443kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 149mg | Sodium: 730mg | Potassium: 425mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1mg
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