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Shish Taouk Chicken

Name: Shish Taouk Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Lebanese-Canadian
Ingredients: 800 g boneless skinless chicken thighs, cubed; 0.5 cup plain yogurt; 3 tbsp lemon juice; 3 tbsp olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp allspice; 1 tsp paprika; 0.5 tsp cinnamon; 0.5 tsp cumin; 0.5 tsp oregano; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp white pepper; 1 tbsp tomato paste

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35 min4310 cal

Montreal's beloved Lebanese-style grilled chicken. Marinated in yogurt, lemon, garlic, and warm spices then grilled to perfection. Shish Taouk is a Montréal street food icon, found at every shawarma shop from Parc-Extension to the Plateau. Serve in pita with garlic sauce (toum), pickled turnips, and fresh vegetables.

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Nutrition Per Serving

Calories310 kcal

Protein36 g

Fat14 g

Carbs8 g

Fiber1 g

Sugar3 g

Sodium620 mg

Pro Tips

💡Marinate overnight for the most flavourful results.
💡Use chicken thighs — they stay juicier than breasts on the grill.
💡Make toum (Lebanese garlic sauce) with garlic, lemon juice, oil, and salt.
💡Soak wooden skewers for 30 minutes before grilling.

Variations

🔄Oven version: bake at 220°C (425°F) for 20 minutes.
🔄Make it a plate with hummus, tabbouleh, and rice.
🔄Wrap style: roll in a large pita with all the fixings.
🔄Add a charcoal ember for authentic smoky flavour.

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