Description
Sheesh Tawooq is a flavorful Middle Eastern dish featuring tender chicken and roasted potatoes coated in a zesty lemon garlic yogurt sauce, enriched with aromatic spices for a hearty and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup fat-free yogurt
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 tablespoon red pepper paste
- 3 garlic cloves, mashed (optional)
- 2 tablespoons McCormick steak seasoning (optional)
- 2 large chicken breasts, cut into cubes
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine yogurt, vinegar, olive oil, lemon pepper seasoning, ground coriander, ground ginger, cardamom, red pepper paste, mashed garlic, and steak seasoning (if using).
- Add chicken and potato cubes to the bowl and toss to coat evenly with the marinade.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, stirring halfway, until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are golden and tender.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Optionally, garnish with fresh lemon juice or parsley before serving.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken and potatoes for a few hours or overnight for deeper flavor.
- Use full-fat yogurt for creamier sauce.
- Adjust the spice level by modifying red pepper paste and optional steak seasoning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg