Shish Tawook (Grilled Chicken Skewers) wirth Roasted Garlic Avocado Mayo.
Is anyone else’s week flying by?
Because mine is and I am not sure if I am happy about it, tired or wanting it to slow down so I can get more done.
Super speedy post today because my mother is out of town with my brother and Asher needs her lunch packed, breakfast made, hair brushed so it no longer has dreads, clothes, shoes, homework done and like a gazillion other things….
All you mothers out there, you amaze me. How do you even get your thoughts in? I mean, Asher has been chating my ear off for the last twenty-four hours. NON-STOP talking. I love her, but jeez, she needs to shut it for like five minutes.
Anyway, this Shish Tawook is a recipe my brother Creighton insisted I make.
It’s marinated Lebanese chicken that you skewer and grill. It’s so, so, so simple, but packs in the flavor. He said there are three things I had to include, chicken, pita and garlic mayo. Oh, and he also said the meal is not even close to complete without a side of french fries. Could not agree more.
I switched the garlic mayo up a little and threw in some avocados and roasted garlic. I sort of despise the idea of mayo, so this is my compromise. Personally not much can beat it. So good.
Oh, and I added goat cheese too, because why not? It works.
Unfortunately, Creighton is actually not here. So I am probably torturing him with this post today. Although, he is most likely shaking his head in disgust over the avocado mayo and the added red peppers. Probably the goat cheese too. He loves cheese, but not the goat variety. Yep, he is one of the picky brothers.
But really, I promise, the avocado mayo is the mayo of the future. It’s kind of awesome with fries too.
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Shish Tawook (Grilled Chicken Skewers) wirth Roasted Garlic Avocado Mayo.
By halfbakedharvest
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Keyword: avocado, chicken, garlic, grilled chicken, shish
It's marinated Lebanese chicken that you skewer and grill. It's so, so, so simple, but packs in the flavor. He said there are three things I had to include, chicken, pita and garlic mayo. Oh, and he also said the meal is not even close to complete without a side of french fries. Could not agree more.
Ingredients
Shish Tawook
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup greek yogurt
- 3 cloves garlic minced or grated
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breast cut into 2 inch pieces
- 2 large red bell pepper cut into chunks
- 1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley plus more garnish
- 4-8 pitas [homemade | https://dev.halfbakedharvest.com/traditional-greek-pita-bread/] or store bought, warmed
- 2-4 ounces goat cheese crumbled
- French fries for serving
Roasted Garlic Avocado Mayo
- 1 small head garlic
- 1 1/2 avocados pitted + peeled
- 2 tablespoons plain greek yogurt or mayo I used greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Shish Tawook
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In a bowl combine the lemon juice, olive oil, greek yogurt, garlic, ginger, tomato paste, salt, oregano, paprika, pepper and cinnamon. Add the chicken to a ziplock bag and pour the sauce over the chicken. Seal the bag and place in the fridge for 4 hours or overnight.
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Preheat the grill or a grill pan to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates. Thread the chicken, and peppers onto metal skewers (or wood skewers that have been soaked in water). Place the chicken on the grill until the chicken is golden and no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes each side. Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the skewers. You may also cook the chicken in a skillet if needed.
Roasted Garlic Avocado Mayo
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
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Chop off the top portion of the garlic head to reveal cloves. Peel any excess paper/skin off from the bulb of garlic. Pour about a teaspoon of olive oil on top the garlic cloves and cover with foil. Roast in a baking dish for 45 minutes, or until golden brown and soft. Allow to cool and then squeeze 4-8 (I used 8, but feel free to use more or less if you wish) of the garlic cloves out into a food processor or blender, reserve any remaining garlic for another use. Add the avocados, greek yogurt, olive oil, chili powder, cumin and a pinch of salt and pepper. Process until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust salt and pepper to your liking.
To Assemble
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Remove the chicken from the skewers and place on the warmed pitas. Sprinkle with parsley and goat cheese. Serve the roasted garlic mayo on the side for dipping. Don't forget the fries! 🙂
Recipe Notes
*Adapted, just barely from [All Recipes | http://allrecipes.com/recipe/shish-tawook-grilled-chicken/]
OK and now I must be off. Kindergarten drop off awaits me…
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Now that is my kind of skewer! Tomato paste, pepper, cinnamon and paprika go SO well together! Especially with the smokey grilled flavour.
And that avocado mayo? It’s going on everything I ever make for the entirety of my life forever!
Pinned!
Thanks Taylor! I agree the flavors go so well together!
Ok, yes, I will be making this in the very near future! Going to try my hand at making the pitas as well, wish me luck!
Make the pitas! So good!
OhmygoshIwant. I have left over roasted garlic from making hummus over the weekend and I now know where its going!
Thanks!! Hope you love the mayo!
Haha!! I love that your sister is talking your ear off. Too cute. Mothers have a ton of patience, that is for sure.
These chicken skewers look delicious! (And of course, I’m drooling over the fries).
Gorgeous skewers!! Gotta try these out on my family soon!
Thanks Jenny!
This is totally going on my menu for next week! I’m seriously drooling all over my keyboard. Loving the avocado-mayo! 🙂 pinned.
Thanks Sarah!
Totally… I’m not sure why last week dragged so much, but this week has been flying by. Weird. These skewers look so good. I’m going to hold onto this for summer grilling season. I know Eric will love it.
Summer grilling season…obviously I am so ahead, but I can’t help it. Ha!!
Thanks Brian!
This looks scrumptious! The mayo sounds amazing!
Thanks Sommer!
I want this for lunch today! Or just a bucket of the mayo:)
Wish I could Share!! Thanks Lauren!
Looks delicious! I couldn’t agree with you more about mayo – definitely not among my favorite condiments, but the addition of avocado could change that… And yes, this week is going by too quickly! I’m on spring break right now and I still haven’t finished a quarter of the things I need to do this week!
Thank you!! Hope you have a great spring break!
This sounds like a variation of chicken souvlaki, but this marinate sounds ever better! I am sooo in for this one! Pinning! I would LOVE to have these marinating since Sunday and have it ready for throughout the week!
Great idea, Sophia!! Thanks!
Those fries are like stupidly perfectly crispy and I am so sad that it’s 2014 and we haven’t invented smell-o-vision yet. Also, I am DYING for this skewer pita! It + the garlic avo mayo looks incredible!
Haha! Thanks so much!
Aw, poor Creighton!! Tieghan, you’re the best. This looks perfect, and I totally agree with you about the avocado mayo 🙂
LOL! He’s fine. Trust me.
Thanks Todd! 🙂
You can never go wrong with chicken in a pita, what a great dinner!
Agree! 🙂 Thanks so much, Laura!
Avocado mayo goes with everything! I especially love it with this.
It really does! Thanks so much, Naomi!
Everything you make always looks so appetizing! You totally “get” my tastebuds 😛
Thank you! 🙂
I feel your pain.. it is crazy hard to cook, shoot photos, edit photos, then write not only a good but coherent post all while a 2 year old pulling at your leg!!
Seriously loving this dish Tieghan I can seriously taste all the flavors now. The flatbread with the grilled smoky flavor of the chicken and vegetables combined with the avocado sauce sounds awesome. Pinned this and can’t wait to try! You definitely inspired me!
Seriously! It totally is! Go you for doing it every day!
Thanks Krista!
Oh man, this looks all kinds of delicious! Def one of my favorite types of meals.
Thanks Crystal!
OMG! This looks so delicious. I wish some would appear in front of me right now! That mayo sounds amazing. I’ll be making this super soon.
Thank you!
Roasted garlic avocado mayo! Sign me up for the future 🙂
I’m picturing me, a large bowl of roasted garlic avocado mayo and some crackers, and a book. Heaven.
Haha! Thanks Amy!
Okay, I need to make this recipe asap! The chicken looks incredibly flavorful, and the mayo…YUM!
The mayo is so good! Love when avocados can make an awesome sauce!
Darn. Wish I could have had it.
I don’t know if I mentioned, but your photography is fantastic. Another winning recipe, great job Tieghan! 🙂
Happy Blogging!
Happy Valley Chow
Aww!! Thank you so much! It seriously excites me so much! 🙂
One to be saved! thanks!
Thank you!
Over the top amazing!
Thanks Meredith!
Your poor brother for not getting to taste this! It looks and sounds amazing. And avocado mayo has got it going on!! Yum!!
Thank you!
This looks wonderful, do you by any chance have a recipe for the fries?
Thanks Heather! I used this fry recipe.
Made this for dinner last night and wow, YUM! I can’t for lunch today! Everyone NEEDS this in their lives. We only used 1 avocado and 1 pound of chicken and wrapped this all up in whole wheat tortillas (trying to be healthier) and it came out great (as have all of your recipes that I’ve tried!)
Thanks so much, Sarah! I am thrilled you guys loved this! Thanks!
ThiS looks great. I love the garlic acocado instead of mayo. I always try to replace mayo with avocado or Greek yogurt.
Thank you!
Ok, just made this for dinner and it was fantastic! The marinade really adds some punch to the chicken. I added some red onion and tomato vinegar salad on the side and it was a perfect balance to the meal. It will now be in our regular meal rotation 🙂 Will post on my blog and will add a link to your site. Thanks so much for sharing! Love the site and the photography!
Thank you so much!! I am so excited you are liking my site! 🙂
Tieghan, this was delicious! We just made it for dinner and wished we had extra! Outstanding.
Ya! So happy you loved this!! Thanks so much, Bri! Have a great Easter!