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Shish Tawook Grilled Chicken Skewers

Yogurt-marinated chicken skewers with tomato paste and paprika, grilled and served with a garlic sauce and salad.

Ingredients

• 2 lb chicken breast, cut in 1.5-inch cubes
• 1 cup greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cumin
• 3 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 cup cucumber, sliced
• 2 cup cherry tomato
• 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced

Steps

1. Whisk three quarters of the yogurt with the oil, lemon juice, tomato paste, paprika, cumin, 2 cloves of garlic and 3/4 of the salt. Add the chicken and marinate 2 to 8 hours in the refrigerator.
2. Heat a grill or broiler to high and thread the chicken onto skewers.
3. Cook 10 to 12 minutes, turning, until charred in spots and 165 F (74 C) inside.
4. Mix the remaining yogurt with the last clove of garlic and salt for a dipping sauce, and serve the skewers over the cucumber, tomato and onion.