Lebanese Shish Tawook

recipe

Shish Taouk is one of the best known Middle Eastern chicken recipes around. And even if the name has actually Turkish roots, you can find it in most Arabic countries. But for most people, Shish Tawook chicken skewers are synonymous with Lebanese restaurants, often served as a chicken shish wrap.

This week You! collaborates with Syed Ali, Executive Chef Karachi Mariott Hotel, who shares his unique recipe of ‘Labanese Shish Tawook’. Happy cooking!

Ingredients

Chicken thigh (boneless) 500gm

Yoghurt 150gm

Cumin powder 10gm

Minced garlic 10gm

Turmeric powder 10gm

Lemon juice 50ml

Salt 5gm

Black pepper 5gm

Method

• Cut chicken in to small pieces.
• Add all the ingredients and marinate for 1 hour.
• Cook the chicken for 3 minutes each side.
• Dish out and serve with sliced tomatoes, onion and coriander.