Shish Taouk Skewers
Charred, garlicky Lebanese chicken skewers with yogurt-lemon marinade, cooked in one skillet in 20 minutes. Serve with pita, tomatoes, and tahini sauce.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 whole lemon (juiced + zested)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 3 tbsp tahini
Instructions
- 1
Combine yogurt, lemon juice, zest, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken cubes and toss to coat evenly.
- 2
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 3
Thread chicken cubes onto metal or soaked wooden skewers, leaving tiny gaps between pieces for even browning.
- 4
Place skewers in the skillet without crowding; sear 3 minutes per side until edges char and meat is cooked through (165°F internal).
- 5
Whisk tahini with 3 tbsp warm water, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and a pinch of salt until creamy; drizzle over hot skewers.
- 6
Serve with warm pita, sliced tomatoes, and fresh parsley.
Tools you’ll need
- large bowl
- 12-inch skillet
- metal or wooden skewers
- meat thermometer
- small whisk
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