Shish Taouk — Oven-Baked Lebanese Chicken Skewers – Dairy-free version
Shish taouk — Lebanese chicken skewers soaked overnight in yogurt and spices, roasted until juicy and crisp. One of the most popular dishes in Beirut, now easy to make at home. Dairy-free version: Unsweetened soy yogurt.
In a bowl, mix the olive oil, paprika, hot paprika, cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, garlic, lemon juice, yogurt, salt and black pepper and coat the chicken in the mixture.
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Cover and marinate in the fridge at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
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Soak the wooden skewers in water 30 minutes ahead.
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Thread the chicken cubes onto the skewers.
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Heat a grill pan over high heat.
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Grill the skewers 4–5 minutes per side, until the chicken is golden and cooked through.
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Serve the chicken in pitas, with the tahini and vegetable salad.
356calories
46 gprotein
3 gcarbs
16 gfat
● protein 54%● carbs 4%● fat 42%
Per serving (237 g), of 4 servings
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🔧 Tools needed (5) · 🍳 One cooking vessel
Refrigerator· Also works: Freezer (Chills faster; don't let it freeze) · Ice bath (Ice bath)
Stove· 💡 Workaround, changes the dish: Portable hot plate (one weaker burner) · Camping gas stove (One burner, outdoors) · Electric pressure cooker (multicooker) (One pot, no real shallow frying)
Grill pan· Also works: Cast-iron pan (No grill marks) · Charcoal grill (Outdoors) · Broiler (Broiler)
Bowl· Also works: Pot (None)
Skewers· Also works: Grill basket (Grill basket) · Toothpick (For small bites)
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