Authentic Şiş Tavuk Recipe Turkiye, Asia

These marinated chicken skewers are a staple of Middle Eastern cuisine, present in Turkey, Azerbaijan, Lebanon, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Iraq, and Israel. The preparation starts with dicing the meat into equally-sized pieces which are then tossed in a marinade of yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, and pepper. This marinade is more typical of Turkish cuisine, while in other countries where şiş tavuk is prepared different spice blends are used. For example, in Lebanon sumac is added, in Iran saffron, and in Marocco ginger and paprika. Ideally, the meat would be marinated overnight in a refrigerator, but even two to four hours will do. The marinated meat is threaded onto skewers and grilled until caramelized on the outside but juicy and cooked throughout on the inside. While grilling, the meat should be turned often and brushed with the leftover marinade, so it retains moisture and to prevent burning. Şiş tavuk can be served either with side dishes like vegetables, rice, and even ... Read more