Shish Tawook

Shish tawook also spelled shish tawouk is a traditional Turkish dish which can also be found in Syrian, Lebanese and Jordanian cuisines. Cubes of chicken are skewered and grilled. Common marinades are based upon yogurt or a tomato puree, though there are many variations. Shish tawook is typically eaten with garlic paste toum.
Ingredients:

• 3 whole chicken breasts, boned
• 12 small mushrooms
• 8 very small tomatoes, halved
• 6 small onions, halved
  

Marinade (1):

• 1/3 cup of olive oil
• 3 tablespoons of lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/8 teaspoon of pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon of cumin
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  

Marinade (2):

• 1 tablespoon of yogurt
  
• 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon of vinegar
• 1/8 teaspoon of cardamon
• 1/8 teaspoon of dry mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon of curry
• 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric
  
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
  

Preparation:

• Prepare one of the marinades, by combining the ingredients listed.
• Cut the chicken to cubes and coat in the marinade, let stand for 30 minutes.
• Thread the chicken onto skewers alternatively with onions, tomatoes, and mushrooms.
• Broil over charcoal or under the broiler for about 10 minutes, turning once and brushing with the marinade.
• Serve hot and with rice.

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