Tender and zesty bites
Reinvent the classic Middle-Eastern Shish Tawook "skewered chicken" with our [MOCK]® Chicken Pieces. This beloved recipe has roots in the 13th century Ottoman Empire and moved through the Levant (modern-day Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and Palestine). It features a tangy marinade with yogurt, citrus and spices, grilled to perfection on skewered chicken. Serve with your favourite flatbread, grilled onions and peppers, and enjoy!
4 Servings
30-45 minutes
Ingredients
Marinade
- 125g plain vegan yogurt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- ½ tbsp tomato paste
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp oregano
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
[MOCK]® Chicken Pieces
- 400g [MOCK]® Chicken Pieces, defrosted
Vegetables
- 6 banana peppers
- 1 medium red onion
- ⅛ tsp za'atar
To serve
- 4 portions flatbread
Garnish (optional)
- Fresh lemon wedge
- Fresh parsley leaves
Preparation
Marinate the [MOCK]® Chicken Pieces
Combine all the marinade ingredients. Reserve a few tablespoons for garnish. Add the [MOCK]® Chicken Pieces and coat thoroughly. Let sit for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare the vegetables
Wash and dry the banana pepper; peel and halve the onion. Coat all with oil, salt and roast on an outdoor or indoor grill for 5-7 minutes until cooked. Set aside the peppers. Loosen the onion layers, and toss with the zatar; set aside.
Prepare the [MOCK]® Chicken Pieces
Skewer the [MOCK]® Chicken Pieces and grill on medium heat until cooked, approximately 8-10 minutes.
Plating
Heat the pita bread on the grill. Place the skewers on the pita. Gently place the peppers and onion on the side. Garnish with fresh lemon, parsley and some marinade on the side.
Product information
[MOCK]® Chicken Pieces
Highly versatile plant-based chicken pieces that can replace meat in a variety of dishes.
