Shish Tawook (Mediterranean Chicken Kabobs)

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

Lemon juice and pomegranate syrup add Mediterranean flair to this chicken kabob recipe, known as shish tawook in Lebanese restaurants.

Ingredients

6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
salt to taste
8 large cloves garlic, chopped, or more to taste
1/2 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
1/8 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.