How to Make Shish Tawook Marinated Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Shish Tawook, also known as marinated chicken skewers, is a popular Middle Eastern dish that is known for its tender and flavorful chicken. The marinade is the key to making this dish stand out, as it infuses the chicken with a perfect blend of aromatic spices and tangy flavors. The result is a dish that is juicy, tender, and bursting with delicious flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons prepared mustard
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground allspice
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon curry powder (Optional)
  • 3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-size pieces
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 day
  • Total Time: 1 day 1 hr
  • Servings: 6

  • In a medium bowl, stir together oil, yogurt, ketchup, and mustard. Season with garlic powder, paprika, allspice, black pepper, cinnamon, and curry powder. Stir in chicken pieces, coating all sides with marinade. Cover bowl, and refrigerate overnight.
  • To make dipping sauce, mix together mayonnaise, yogurt, garlic, and salt. Cover, and refrigerate.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Transfer chicken pieces to a shallow baking dish. Bake in a preheated oven, 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    488 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 142mg
    • Sodium: 496mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 56g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 124mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 756mg