Shish Tawook (Mediterranean Chicken Kabobs)

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Grilled, marinated, Mediterranean-style chicken. This recipe was inspired by the Lebanese restaurant for which I used to work. Its flavor is so unique and outside the box and will have everyone trying to guess the ingredients because its flavor is so mouth watering! Goes great with a plain or bland rice pilaf. Also fatoosh or tabbouleh salad goes well with it as a side. You'll need metal skewers or a grilling basket (I prefer the basket).

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
4 hrs 40 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

  • salt to taste

  • 8 large cloves garlic, chopped, or more to taste

  • ½ cup olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, or more to taste

  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, or more to taste

  • 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar, or more to taste

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice, or more to taste

  • 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes

  • 1 tablespoon ground allspice

  • 1 tablespoon ground sumac

  • teaspoon pomegranate syrup

Directions

  1. Season chicken breasts with salt. Cut each breast into 3 to 4 pieces. Place in a large bowl; stir in garlic. Add olive oil, apple cider vinegar, red wine vinegar, white balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, allspice, sumac, and pomegranate syrup. Mix well with your hands.

  2. Cover chicken mixture with plastic wrap, pressing against the surface to remove any air. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to overnight.

  3. Preheat an outdoor grill and 2 grill baskets with the cover closed for 10 minutes. Divide chicken evenly between the grill baskets. Grill until golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes per side.

Cook's Note:

If you don't like to chop garlic, you can put it in a food processor with lemon juice or vinegar and process into a paste.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

311 Calories
21g Fat
6g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 311
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 27%
Saturated Fat 3g 17%
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 87mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 24g 49%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 45mg 3%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 293mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.