Chicken Tawook

Ingredients

• •2 lbs boneless chicken breast, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
• •1/4 cup plain yogurt
• •3 tbsp olive oil
• •3 tbsp lemon juice
• •4 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 tbsp ground cumin
• •1 tsp paprika
• •1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• •to taste salt and black pepper
• •1/2 cup tahini
• •2 tbsp water
• •1 onion, cut into chunks
• •2 bell peppers, cut into chunks

Directions

1. 1Mix yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
2. 2Add chicken cubes to the marinade, stir well, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
3. 3Soak wooden skewers in water for 15 minutes, then thread marinated chicken alternately with onion and bell pepper pieces onto the skewers.
4. 4Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly oil it.
5. 5Grill skewers for 12-15 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and lightly charred.
6. 6While chicken grills, whisk tahini with water and lemon juice to make a creamy sauce, season with salt and pepper.
7. 7Serve hot skewers with tahini sauce, fresh vegetables, and pita bread on the side.

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