Lemon Herb Chicken Skewers with Grilled Veggies

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Lemon Herb Chicken Skewers with Grilled Veggies elevate your grilling game with tender chicken marinated in a yogurt and lemon blend, ensuring juicy bites with every skewer. Perfect for summer barbecues or a quick weeknight dinner, these skewers pair beautifully with grilled onions and bell peppers, adding a burst of color and flavor to your plate.

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Overview

Shish Tawook is a popular Middle Eastern dish featuring tender, marinated chicken skewers. The yogurt marinade not only infuses the chicken with flavor but also acts as a tenderizer, ensuring juicy and delicious results. Paired with grilled vegetables, this dish is perfect for a summer barbecue or a flavorful dinner.

Diet Type

Non-Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy

Cuisine

Middle Eastern

Serving Size: 6

Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 0.75 Cups (C) plain yogurt
• 0.25 Cups (C) lemon juice
• 0.25 Cups (C) vegetable oil
• 4 Cloves garlic, minced
• 2 Teaspoons (tsp) tomato paste
• 1.5 Teaspoons (tsp) salt
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) dried oregano
• 0.25 Teaspoons (tsp) ground black pepper
• 0.25 Teaspoons (tsp) ground allspice
• 0.25 Teaspoons (tsp) ground cinnamon
• 0.125 Teaspoons (tsp) ground cardamom
• 2 Pounds (lbs) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut
• 2 Whole onions, sliced
• 1 Large green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 Cups (C) fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Steps

1. In a large bowl, mix together the yogurt, lemon juice, vegetable oil, minced garlic, tomato paste, salt, oregano, black pepper, allspice, cinnamon, and cardamom.
2. Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Transfer the chicken and marinade to a resealable plastic bag, squeeze out excess air, and seal. Marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours.
3. Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
4. Thread the marinated chicken, onion slices, and bell pepper slices onto metal skewers.
5. Grill the skewers on the preheated grill, cooking until the chicken is golden and no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes on each side.
6. Once cooked, sprinkle the chopped parsley over the skewers before serving.

Enjoy your flavorful and tender Lemon Herb Chicken Skewers with Grilled Veggies!