Shish Tawook (Lebanese Chicken Skewers)

Ingredients

• 2 lb chicken breast, cut into 1-1 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 lemon, juiced (roughly 1/4 c)
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 c plain yogurt, or Greek yogurt
• 2 Tb olive oil
• 1 tsp ground thyme
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tsp tomato paste
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 6-7 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 10 minutes

Instructions

1. 1

   In a small bowl, mix all the marinade...: In a small bowl, mix all the marinade ingredients together.

2. 2

   Place the cubed chicken into a flat, sealable...: Place the cubed chicken into a flat, sealable container and pour the marinade over the chicken. Mix the chicken with the marinade to be sure all the pieces are well-coated.

3. 3

   Cover the container and let marinate in the...: Cover the container and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, up to overnight.

4. 4

   Preheat your grill to a medium heat, roughly...: Preheat your grill to a medium heat, roughly 350F. (You should be able to hold your hand about 3 inches from the cooking grate for 6-7 seconds.)

5. 5

   Thread the chicken pieces onto the soaked skewers,...: Thread the chicken pieces onto the soaked skewers, pressing the pieces up against each other.

6. 6

   Grill the chicken skewers for 8-10 minutes a...: Grill the chicken skewers for 8-10 minutes a side, until the chicken is firm and golden.

7. 7

   Serve the shish tawook with pita bread (get...: Serve the shish tawook with pita bread (get our pita bread recipe here) and sliced tomatoes or with rice and grilled vegetables.