Author Notes
After spending a good amount of time in the Middle East this year, I became obsessed with shawarma and kebabs. With a lot of tinkering, I think I finally hit upon a marinade that works with chicken, beef and lamb. —CookOnTheFly
Ingredients
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1 pound
chicken, beef or lamb - cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes (kebab size)
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1 cup
buttermilk
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2 tablespoons
lemon juice
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4
cloves of garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon
onion, finely minced
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1/2 teaspoon
hot sauce
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1 tablespoon
vinegar (I used cider vinegar)
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1/2 teaspoon
freshly ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon
red pepper flakes
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1/2 teaspoon
ground sumac
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1/2 teaspoon
kosher salt
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1
bunch of scallions, cut into 1 1/2 in pieces
Directions
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Combine all marinade ingredients (everything but the chicken, beef or lamb). Add meat and marinate overnight.
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Soak wooden skewers in water for 20 minutes. String meat on skewers, alternating with scallion pieces.
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Heat grill to medium. Spray grill with olive oil or grill spray. When hot, place skewers of meat on grill. Grill 3-4 minutes on each side, until done (A little more for chicken, a little less for beef or lamb - you decide).
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