Shish Tawook
Shish Tawook, are Lebanese style Chicken Skewers. Marinated in Yogurt and Middle - Eastern flavors this dish is delicious, easy to make and sure to be a hit with everyone at your dinner table.
Organic Ingredients serves 6
3 Pastured Chicken Breasts, cut into cubes
12-14 Bamboo Sticks (small) - pre - soak in water for 30 minutes
A few Tbsps. Extra Virging Olive Oil/Avocado Oil for cooking
Parchment Paper
Marinade
2 Heaped (as big as you can) Tsp. Tomato Paste
3 Heaped (as big as you can) Tbsps. Greek Yogurt
2 Heaped Tbsps. Harissa
1 Tsp. of the following Ground Spices: Paprika, Coriander, Cumin
1/2 Tsp. Nutmeg Powder
1/2 Tsp. Turmeric Powder
1 1/2 Tsp. Sea Salt
6 Cloves Garlic, peeled & crushed in a pestle & mortar
Juice of 1 Lemon
Tahini Sauce for serving (optional)
2 Tbsps. Room temperature Tahini (Sesame Paste)
Juice of 1 Lemon
Water, about 1/2 a cup
Celtic Sea Salt to taste (approx. 1/4 tsp.)
1 Tbsp. freshly chopped Parsley, leaves only
Method
Mix your Marinade ingredients together, and then mix in with Chicken. To Skewer your Chicken, place approx. 5 cubes of Chicken onto each Skewer. Place onto a platter and cover with cling film and refrigerate until ready to cook. I usually do this in the morning to cook before dinner. Reserve your left over Marinade to use later during the cooking process. Place leftover Marinade in a Tupperware and refrigerate.
When ready to cook, heat your pan with your Cooking Oil until hot. On medium-high heat cook your Chicken for approx. 2 minutes per side, and then place onto a baking sheet lined with Parchment Paper. Brush your Skewers with the remaining Marinade on both sides. Finish Skewers in a 400F oven for 7 minutes turning once halfway. Alternatively, you could cook them stove top until cooked through, omitting the oven, or cook them on a grill.
To make Tahini Sauce, in a large bowl and a small whisk, mix Tahini with Water, adding it bit by bit until smooth. Add in Lemon and Salt to taste. Add a littlemore Water if needed. Garnish with Parsley.
Served with French Fries, Pita Bread, Pickles, Tomatoes, Herbs and Hummous, ready to be wrapped up.
Served with Saffron Rice, Greek Yogurt and a Middle Eastern Style Salad.