This version of Tawook incorporates garlic but on a lesser scale than usual and increases the lemon juice. Using red wine vinegar in the marinade rather than apple cider provides a balance to the lemon flavors.
To flash grill this on top of the stove, requires either a heavy grill pan or a cast iron skillet. Both withstand the high heat needed to flash grill the chicken. Placing the chicken in a covered pan and in a warm oven allows the steam from the meat to further tenderize the chicken.
Traditionally served wrapped in a pita with Toum, a Lebanese Garlic Sauce, here it is served atop Dewra Falafel Waffles with a drizzle of Creamy Toum and Spicy Tahini Sauce. Serve additional sauces on the side to allow your guests to determine how high to raise their “garlic meter”.
2# skinless boneless chicken thighs, cubed
1 t salt
1 ½ t fresh ground pepper
½ t paprika
1 c fresh lemon juice
1 ½ t fresh ginger, grate
1 T fresh thyme, finely chopped
10 cloves garlic, minced
6 T Greek yogurt
6 T roasted garlic olive oil (if using regular olive oil add an additional garlic clove)
2 T red wine vinegar
1 T tomato paste
1 T lemon zest