Shush Tawook

You will need: 6 pieces of Quail, 6 chicken breasts, 2 large lemons, black pepper, dried oregano, chili powder, salt, garlic powder, lemon pepper, olive oil, water, plain yogurt, cayenne pepper, mustard, sumac, garlic paste, ginger paste, pomegranate molasses

Instructions:

  • For the Shish Tawook (chicken kabobs) marinade you will need:
  • 5 tablespoons of yogurt
  • 1/4 tsp of onion powder, 1/2 tsp of paprika, 1.5 teaspoon of cumin, 1 tbsp Chili powder, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 1/4 tsp dried oregano, 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • I used 1 batch of seasonings for 6 boneless chicken breasts
  • Add 1 tsp of garlic paste or finely minced garlic
  • Add 1 tbsp pepper paste (if not available use tomato paste instead)
  • Add 2 tsp of salt
  • Juice of 1 large lemon
  • Add the lemon juice to the yogurt & seasonings
  • Add 4 tbsp of olive oil
  • Give it a mix
  • Add 1/4 cup of water
  • Give it another good mix
  • This recipe is for 6 boneless chicken breasts
  • Cut each breast into 8 cubes
  • Mix the chicken cubes with the marinade, making sure all the pieces are coated all around
  • Transfer it to a container
  • Cover and refrigerate it overnight or for at least 2 hours
  • For the Quails marinade you will need: 1 1/2 tsp mustard, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp sumac, 1 tsp lemon pepper, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp garlic paste, 1/2 tsp ginger paste, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper
  • To a bowl, add 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • Add tbsp Olive oil
  • Add 1 tsp pomegranate molasses
  • Give it a mix
  • Add the juice of 1 lemon and give it a good mix
  • This is for 6 quails
  • Cut each quail in two vertically, and massage both sides with the marinade
  • Cover and let it sit in the marinade for 2 hours
  • Get your shish Tawook skewers and quail halves on a well preheated and oiled grill
  • I made some French fries and grilled veggies too! I marinated my veggies with oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper
  • Arrange them on a platter or board together with your favorite dipping sauce and pickles
  • Enjoy!