Turkish Chicken Shish Taouk

CREDITS

Rec cred: @mama_taught_me_well
Pic cred: Ruhana Ebrahim

INGREDIENTS

4 chicken breasts (cubed evenly)2 red peppers (cubed)1 onion (grated)¼ cup plain yoghurt½ lemon (juiced)1 tablespoon ground garlic paste2 tablespoon olive oil2 teaspoon red chilli flakes (rough red chillies)1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon jeeroo (cumin) powder1x 40g sachet tomato paste½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper Good pinch turmeric powderWooden skewers (soaked)
Garnish-Dried oreganoSumac spice

METHOD

1. Squeeze water out of grated onion.2. Keep the onion juice and discard pulp. 3. In a dish, mix onion juice, lemon juice, oil, garlic, yoghurt, tomato paste, and spices.4. Add chicken cubes to marinade and leave in fridge covered for 2hrs.5. Thread a cube of chicken, then a piece of red pepper, and repeat until all are on skewers.6. Grill on an electric griller/ or over hot coals/ or in preheated oven for approximately 10min (or more depending on how it's cooked) until charred all over (but not overcooked).7. Whilst grilling, baste with marinade left behind. 8. When almost done, sprinkle all over dried oregano and sumac.

INFO & TIPS

Serving Suggestion-
Serve with yoghurt, naan and salad.

POSTED ON

21 May 2020

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