What’s a tasty meal that kids and adults both enjoy? Lebanese chicken kabobs! Here are the key points about this flavorful dish:
- Tender, juicy chicken marinated in yogurt, lemon juice and spices
- Grilled on skewers with onions for extra flavor
- It can be served in a pita sandwich or with rice and salad
- Fun to make and eat, with bright, zesty flavors
Do you want to learn how to make this classic Middle Eastern recipe? Keep reading!
What Are Chicken Kabobs?
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Chicken kabobs are pieces of boneless chicken breast marinated and grilled on skewers. The word ‘shish tawook’ comes from Arabicโ’shish’ means skewers, and ‘tawook’ means chicken.
The marinade is what makes Lebanese chicken kabobs so delicious. The chicken soaks up the flavors of yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, tomato paste, and spices like paprika and cinnamon. Marinating for several hours or overnight helps the meat get tender and juicy.
How To Make Them
Ingredients Needed
To make chicken kabobs, you’ll need:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into chunks
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1-2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper
Step-by-Step Directions
- Mix the yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, tomato paste, garlic, and spices in a bowl.
- Add the chicken chunks and toss to coat in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers, adding chunks of onion between pieces.
- Grill the skewered kabobs for 5-7 minutes per side until cooked.
- Kabobs can be served on pita bread with garlic sauce and veggies or rice and salad.
Cooking Tips
- Use metal or wooden skewers soaked in water so they don’t burn.
- An outdoor grill or indoor grill pan both work for cooking the kabobs.
- Check that the chicken is fully cooked by ensuring juices run clear.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, mint, or a sprinkle of sumac spice.
Flavorful and Fun
These chicken kabobs are packed with bright flavors from the lemon-yogurt marinade. The tender grilled meat is so juicy and delicious!
Cooking kabobs on skewers makes for an interactive, fun meal. Kids especially enjoy getting their own skewer to eat, and adults love the bold Middle Eastern tastes.
Have you ever made Lebanese chicken kabobs at home? What did you think of the flavors? Let us know in the comments!
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