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Grilled Chicken Shish Tawook with Garlic Sauce

32 min4 servings🍳 1 panPicky-eater safe bet: plain bread or a bun$15.00500 cal · 47g protein

Ingredients

  • boneless skinless chicken breasts1½ lb
  • plain Greek yogurt1 cup
  • lemon2 count
  • garlic5 cloves
  • smoked paprika1 tsp
  • tomato paste1 tbsp
  • pita bread4 count
  • tomatoes2 count
  • wooden skewers1 package
  • olive oil3 tbsp
  • salt and pepper1 tsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak the skewers. Whisk 1/2 cup yogurt, juice of 1 lemon, 3 cloves minced garlic, paprika, tomato paste, 1 tbsp oil and salt.

  2. 2

    Cube the chicken, toss in the marinade, and let sit at least 15 minutes. Thread onto skewers.

  3. 3

    Grill over medium-high heat 10-12 minutes, turning a few times, until charred at the edges and 165°F. No grill? Use a grill pan over medium-high heat.

  4. 4

    Stir the remaining yogurt with 2 cloves grated garlic, juice of half a lemon and salt for garlic sauce. Warm the pitas on the grill.

  5. 5

    Serve chicken in pita with sliced tomatoes and garlic sauce.

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