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Authentic Shish Tawook Recipe (Grilled Chicken Skewers)

Authentic Shish Tawook Chicken Skewers with Yogurt Sauce

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Prep Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs Boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1.5-inch pieces
  • 1 cup Plain Greek yogurt divided (half for marinade, half for sauce)
  • 1/4 cup Lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil
  • 6 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Allspice
  • 1 pint Cherry tomatoes
  • 2 medium Yellow squash sliced into thick rounds
  • 1 large Red onion cut into wedges
  • 1 medium Cucumber diced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley chopped

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together half of the yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, tomato paste, paprika, and allspice in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, tossing to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes.
  • Thread the marinated chicken, cherry tomatoes, yellow squash rounds, and red onion wedges alternately onto the skewers.
  • Grill the skewers for 10 to 12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the vegetables are tender with a slight char.
  • Prepare the yogurt sauce by mixing the remaining yogurt with diced cucumber, parsley, a splash of lemon juice, and a pinch of salt.
  • Serve the hot chicken skewers immediately with the cucumber yogurt sauce on the side.