High Protein Shish Tawook
Elevate your grilling game with this High Protein Shish Tawook, a healthy twist on the classic Middle Eastern favorite. Brimming with flavor, this recipe highlights lean chicken breast marinated in a creamy Greek yogurt base infused with garlic, lemon juice, and robust spices like cumin, paprika, and coriander. Perfect for meal prep enthusiasts or those seeking a nutrient-packed dish, the skewers are loaded with vibrant bell peppers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and tender red onion, creating a colorful, balanced meal. Quick to make and bursting with smoky char-grilled goodness, this Shish Tawook is ideal for busy weeknights or weekend barbecues. Pair it with warm pita, silky hummus, or a crisp salad to complete this protein-packed masterpiece!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 800 grams chicken breast
- 120 grams Greek yogurt
- 60 milliliters lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic cloves
- 30 milliliters olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 medium bell peppers
- 1 large red onion
- 150 grams cherry tomatoes
- 12 pieces wooden skewers
Instructions
Cut the chicken breast into approximately 1-inch cubes and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic cloves, olive oil, paprika, cumin, coriander, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix well to create the marinade.
Add the chicken cubes to the marinade, ensuring they are completely coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for best results.
While the chicken is marinating, soak the wooden skewers in water to prevent them from burning during grilling.
Cut the bell peppers into similar-sized pieces as the chicken cubes. Slice the red onion into wedges.
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Thread the marinated chicken cubes, bell pepper pieces, red onion wedges, and cherry tomatoes onto the soaked skewers, alternating as desired.
Place the skewers on the preheated grill. Cook for about 12 to 15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice char.
Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve the Shish Tawook with your choice of side dishes, such as pita bread, hummus, or a fresh salad, for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
462 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.9 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.3 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 171 mg | 57% | |
| Sodium | 650 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.4 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.2 g | ||
| Protein | 67.4 g | 135% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 100 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 874 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
