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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.
Shish Tawook (Grilled Chicken Skewers) wirth Roasted Garlic Avocado Mayo.
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://www.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
- 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.
- 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
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- 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
- 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! 🙂
Notes
Nutrition
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OK and now I must be off. Kindergarten drop off awaits me…
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Avocado mayo goes with everything! I especially love it with this.
It really does! Thanks so much, Naomi!
You can never go wrong with chicken in a pita, what a great dinner!
Agree! 🙂 Thanks so much, Laura!
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! 🙂
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!
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!
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!
I want this for lunch today! Or just a bucket of the mayo:)
Wish I could Share!! Thanks Lauren!
This looks scrumptious! The mayo sounds amazing!
Thanks Sommer!
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 is totally going on my menu for next week! I’m seriously drooling all over my keyboard. Loving the avocado-mayo! 🙂 pinned.
Thanks Sarah!
Gorgeous skewers!! Gotta try these out on my family soon!
Thanks Jenny!
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).
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!
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!
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!