Shish Tawook (Mediterranean Chicken Kabobs)
Description
Lemon juice and pomegranate syrup add Mediterranean flair to this chicken kabob recipe, known as shish tawook in Lebanese restaurants.
Ingredients
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6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
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salt to taste
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8 large cloves garlic, chopped, or more to taste
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1/2 cup olive oil
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2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, or more to taste
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2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, or more to taste
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2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar, or more to taste
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2 tablespoons lemon juice, or more to taste
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1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
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1 tablespoon ground allspice
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1 tablespoon ground sumac
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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.