Shish Tawook with Grilled Pita & Garlic Yogurt Sauce

This easy Shish Tawook features tender chicken marinated in yogurt, garlic, lime, and warm spices before being grilled to perfection and served with warm pita and a creamy garlic yogurt sauce.

Jul 27 - 12-15 min cook

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Prep time:

20 min(plus 2-8 hrs marinating)

Cook time

12-15 min

Total time

2 hr 35 min

Makes

4

Shish Tawook

boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1½-inch cubes
2 lbs
plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup
olive oil
2 tbsp
lime, juiced
1
minced garlic
3 cloves
paprika
2 tsp
garlic powder
1 tsp
kosher salt
1 tsp
black pepper
1/2 tsp

For Serving

pita breads
4
garlic yogurt sauce or toum
1 cup
fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup
fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup
limes, cut into wedges
2
1
Add the chicken to a large mixing bowl.
2
Add the Greek yogurt, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3
Mix well until every piece of chicken is evenly coated.
4
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for the best flavor.
5
Preheat your Kenyon grill to Medium-High.
6
Thread the marinated chicken onto metal or soaked wooden skewers.
7
Place the pita on the preheated grill and cook for about 1 minute per side until warm with light grill marks. Remove and keep warm.
8
Place the chicken skewers on the grill.
9
Cook for 10-14 minutes, turning every few minutes until the chicken is lightly charred and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
10
Serve the chicken skewers with warm grilled pita, garlic yogurt sauce (or toum), fresh herbs, and lime wedges.

TIP

Marinating overnight develops even deeper flavor and keeps the chicken incredibly tender.

TIP

Don't overcrowd the skewers—leave a little space between each piece so they cook evenly.

TIP

A meat thermometer is the easiest way to guarantee perfectly cooked chicken.

TIP

Freshly grilled pita makes an excellent wrap for leftover chicken.

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