{"id":9861,"title":"Shish Tawook Chicken Recipe – Grilled Chicken Kabobs Wraps","image":"https://mamaslebanesekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/skewered-shish-tawook-chicken-kabobs.jpg","summary":"","prep_time":"30 min","cook_time":"18 min","total_time":"4h 48min","custom_time":"4h","custom_time_label":"Marination","servings":"4","servings_unit":"servings","course":"BBQ, Sandwich","cuisine":"Lebanese, Middle Eastern","keywords":"Chicken Kabobs, Chicken Kebabs, Shish Tawook","ingredients":[{"group":"Chicken and Marinade","items":[{"amount":"2","unit":"lbs","name":"boneless chicken breast","note":"cut into cubes/Kabab chunks"},{"amount":"1","unit":"cup","name":"lemon juice","note":""},{"amount":"","unit":"slice","name":"lemon","note":"optional"},{"amount":"15","unit":"cloves","name":"garlic","note":"crushed"},{"amount":"6","unit":"tablespoons","name":"plain yogurt","note":""},{"amount":"6","unit":"tablespoons","name":"olive oil","note":""},{"amount":"2","unit":"tablespoons","name":"red vinegar","note":"or apple cider vinegar"},{"amount":"1","unit":"teaspoon","name":"white pepper","note":"ground"},{"amount":"1/3","unit":"teaspoon","name":"ground ginger","note":""},{"amount":"1/2","unit":"teaspoon","name":"ground thyme","note":"or ground oregano"},{"amount":"1/3","unit":"teaspoon","name":"paprika","note":""},{"amount":"1","unit":"teaspoon","name":"salt","note":"or to taste"},{"amount":"1","unit":"teaspoon","name":"tomato paste","note":""}]},{"group":"Shish Tawook Kabob Wrap","items":[{"amount":"4","unit":"teaspoons","name":"Garlic Paste","note":"Lebanese style"},{"amount":"4","unit":"loafs","name":"pita bread","note":""},{"amount":"4","unit":"","name":"tomatoes","note":"grilled"},{"amount":"2","unit":"cups","name":"French fries","note":""},{"amount":"8","unit":"","name":"salted pickles","note":"Lebanese style cucumber pickles"}]}],"instructions":[{"text":"<p>Cut the chicken breasts into cubes of about 2 inches each. The cubes shouldn&#039;t be too small otherwise they&#039;ll dry quickly on the grill.</p>","image":"","section":"Making the Marinade"},{"text":"<p>Place chicken cubes in a bowl, add all marinade ingredients and rub with hands until all ingredients assimilated well.</p>","image":"","section":"Making the Marinade"},{"text":"<p>Let marinate in a covered container in the fridge for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.</p>","image":"","section":"Making the Marinade"},{"text":"<p>Skewer the chicken right before grilling.</p>","image":"","section":"Grilling the Kabob Skewers"},{"text":"<p>Grill on a BBQ on medium heat for 12-15 minutes maximum turning frequently. Overcooking can dry the chicken.</p>","image":"","section":"Grilling the Kabob Skewers"},{"text":"<p>Alternatively, you can lay the skewers on the edges of a deep Pyrex dish and bake in the oven at 400F for 15 mins.</p>","image":"","section":"Grilling the Kabob Skewers"},{"text":"<p>Once cooked, remove the chicken cubes and place in a pot while covering the lid tightly. Let rest for 5 minutes to help the chicken self-steam and turn juicier and softer.</p>","image":"","section":"Grilling the Kabob Skewers"},{"text":"<p>Spread 1 teaspoon of <a href=\"https://mamaslebanesekitchen.com/dips/lebanese-garlic-dip/\" target=\"_blank\">Lebanese garlic paste</a> along the center/diameter of a pita bread.</p>","image":"","section":"Making the Shish Tawook Wrap"},{"text":"<p>Add 4-5 chicken kabobs.</p>","image":"","section":"Making the Shish Tawook Wrap"},{"text":"<p>Garnish with <a href=\"https://amzn.to/3prQ8lf\" rel=\"nofollow\">salted cucumber pickles</a>, French fries, grilled tomatoes or peppers (optional)., Roll and enjoy. You could also toast the wrap roll through a panini grill for 2-3 minutes.</p>","image":"","section":"Making the Shish Tawook Wrap"}],"notes":"","nutrition":[],"video_url":"","rating_value":"0","rating_count":"0","url":"https://mamaslebanesekitchen.com/poultry/shish-tawook-chicken-kabob-recipe/","attribution":"Recipe by Mama's Lebanese Kitchen"}