Lebanese shish tawook — chicken skewers marinated in yogurt, garlic and lemon

Ingredients (for 4 servings):

• 800 g chicken fillet, cut into cubes
• 150 g natural yogurt
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 lemons (their juice)
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation steps:

Cut the chicken fillet into evenly sized cubes so they cook evenly.

In a large bowl, mix the yogurt, crushed garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, tomato paste and all the spices.

Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, mix well so they are fully coated, cover the bowl and leave it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

Take the chicken out of the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking and thread the pieces onto skewers.

Grill the skewers on a hot grill (or in a grill pan) for about 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the meat is golden and fully cooked.

Serve hot with basmati rice, pitta bread, fresh salad and lemon wedges.

Time: Preparation 15 minutes + marinating at least 4 hours; cooking 12–15 minutes.

Servings: 4.