Shish Tawook chicken, a traditional Lebanese dish, becomes juicy and tender from a simple mari،e of fresh lemon juice and garlic.
If I could eat one food every single day for the rest of my life, it would be Lebanese food, wit،ut a doubt. Shish Tawook Chicken (also spelled ،sh taouk), a native dish of Lebanon and Syria, is marinated chicken ،s that are typically grilled on skewers. Since we live in Michigan where the grill is covered in snow 75% of the year, for most of the year we sauté the chicken in a pan with a little olive oil. I’ve also broiled the chicken in the oven which works well, too.
Why You’ll Love this Shish Tawook Chicken
- It uses only 5 simple ingredients, that you likely already have!
- A great lean source of protein that the w،le family will like.
- Tastes great on its own, but is great in salads or wraps in pita bread. Easy meal prep!
Ingredients
- Chicken ،s: Large, moist, and meaty part of the chicken that is easily accessible and affordable. Chicken thighs would work as well.
- Lemon juice: Bright and acidic, it works as a great natural tenderizer for meat.
- Lemon zest: Fresh, intense citrus flavor wit،ut any of the bitterness.
- Garlic: Nutty, earthy, and strong flavor that pairs well with lemon.
- Olive oil: A great addition to any mari،e to add volume to help coat the chicken.
How to Make Shish Tawook Chicken
Step 1. S، your Shish Tawook Chicken by using a microplane to freshly grate your garlic into a large bowl.
Step 2. Drizzle in some olive oil.
Step 3. Use a zester or microplane to freshly zest one lemon into the mix.
Step 4. Once the lemon has been zested, juice it and add it to the bowl.
Add in some salt and pepper for taste, then give it a little whisk.
Step 5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 6. Once the mari،e is made, take your chicken ، and cut them into cubes.
Step 7. Add your cubed chicken to the bowl, and stir until evenly coated in the mari،e. Let sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
Step 8. When ready to cook, preheat a large s،et over medium high heat and add a bit of olive oil. Add the chicken along with any remaining juices, and cook until golden browned.
Serve your Lebanese Shish Tawook Chicken garnished with fresh parsley, and enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between chicken shawarma and chicken tawook?
The biggest difference is that chicken shawarma uses warmer ،es, and usually more of them than chicken tawook.
Is ،sh tawook healthy?
It’s relatively low in calories and ،, making it a great healthy recipe to add to your dinner rotation.
How do you store leftover tawook chicken?
Kept in an airtight container in the fridge, leftovers will keep for up to 4 days.
More Lebanese REcipes
Eat It, Like It, Share it!
Did you try this recipe and love it? The next time you make it, snap a picture and share it to your socials! Tag @thelemonbowl and #thelemonbowl so we can admire and share your meal.
If you need some inspiration, leftover Shish Tawook Chicken tastes delicious wrapped in a pita with cu،ber laban and hummus. Let me know ،w you like it in the comments!
Your fork is waiting.
Shish Tawook Chicken
Liz Della Croce
Shish tawook, a traditional Lebanese dish, becomes juicy and tender from a simple mari،e of fresh lemon juice and garlic.
PREP: 10 minutes
COOK: 7 minutes
TOTAL: 17 minutes
Pin
Servings4
- 20 ounces ،less (skinless chicken ،s – cut in cubes)
- 1 juice and zest of lemon
- 2 cloves garlic (grated)
- 1 teas، salt
- ½ teas، pepper
- 1 tables، extra ، olive oil
- fresh parsley to serve
-
Place chicken ،s cubes in a gl، bowl or large resealable plastic bag.
20 ounces ،less
-
Add lemon juice, zest, grated garlic, salt and pepper to the chicken toss until chicken is evenly coated with mari،e. Refrigerate for 20 minutes or up to overnight.
1 juice and zest of lemon, 2 cloves garlic, 1 teas، salt, 1/2 teas، pepper
-
Heat pan over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Add chicken to the pan along with all of the mari،e. Sauté chicken, stirring frequently, until lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes.
1 tables، extra ، olive oil
-
Serve with fresh minced parsley on top.
fresh parsley to serve
Please leave a rating and comment letting us know ،w you liked this recipe! This helps us to continue providing free, high-quality recipes for you.
Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.5g | Protein: 28.8g | Fat: 5.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4.9g | C،lesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 869mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.4g
منبع: https://thelemonbowl.com/lebanese-chicken-tawook/