Egyptian Chicken Skewers with Lemon-Garlic Marinade (Shish Taouk)
Journey to the heart of Cairo with these Egyptian chicken skewers, tender and fragrant. The lemon, garlic and yogurt marinade recalls the bustling stalls of the souks where the smell of grilling fills the air. Each bite is an explosion of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors, balanced by the sweetness of grilled vegetables. Easy to prepare, they are perfect for a friendly meal with friends or family. Let yourself be seduced by this authentic recipe that brings a little Egyptian sunshine to your plate.
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts800 g
- Lemons2
- Garlic4 cloves
- Greek yogurt150 g
- Olive oil3 tbsp
- Ground cumin1 tsp
- Sweet paprika1 tsp
- Ground coriander1 tsp
- Black pepper1/2 tsp
- Salt1 tsp
- Sweet red pepper (optional)1/2 tsp
- Red onions1
- Green bell peppers2
- Cherry tomatoes12
Instructions
- 1
Cut the chicken breasts into 3 cm cubes. In a bowl, mix the yogurt, juice of 1 lemon, crushed garlic, olive oil, cumin, paprika, coriander, pepper, salt and pepper if desired.
- 2
Add the chicken cubes to the marinade, mix well, cover and let rest in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours (ideally overnight).
- 3
Meanwhile, cut the red onion and green peppers into 3 cm pieces. Drain the cherry tomatoes.
- 4
Preheat the grill or barbecue to medium-high heat. Alternately thread the chicken cubes, vegetables and cherry tomatoes onto wooden skewers previously soaked in water.
- 5
Lightly brush the skewers with olive oil and grill for 10 to 12 minutes, turning regularly, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly golden.
- 6
Serve hot with rice, pita bread and garlic sauce (toum) or tahini.
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