Lebanese Marinade Food

EASY LEBANESE CHICKEN MARINADE

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl add the lemon juice and zest, salt, regular olive oil, garlic powder, zaatar and stir well together
• Taste the marinade to see if it needs any seasoning adjustment
• If you are using thighs, gash the chicken with a sharp knife. Add to the bowl and using your hands rub the marinade under the skin
• If you are using chicken breast, cut into bite sized chunks and mix well with the marinade
• Seal the mixing bowl with cling film or transfer to an airtight bag and place in the fridge
• Ideally you should let the chicken marinade overnight but a good few hours is the next best thing
• Once the barbecue is ready, grill on a low heat on each side until well done, and cover if possible

SHISH TAWOOK

Steps:

• In a large bowl, add the ingredients for the marinade (yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, tomato paste, all the seasoning and salt/pepper) and whisk to combine.
• Place the chicken cubes in the same bowl and coat the chicken in the marinade. Cover, and let rest/marinate in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
• Thread the chicken on skewers right before grilling. Add one wedge of onions to each skewer, if desired.
• Grill on medium heat for 5-8 minutes per side.
• Serve with pita bread, lettuce and garlic sauce, if desired.

LEBANESE CHICKEN MARINADE

Steps:

• Whip all the ingredients together with a whisk or better yet a food processor/blender.

LEBANESE MARINATED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cut chicken into 1-in cubes and place in a shallow nonreactive container.
• Combine all marinade ingredients and pour over the chicken.
• Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 6 hours or overnight.
• Thread chicken on skewers & grill or broil as desired.