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Shish Tawook

Try this Authentic Shish Tawook recipe - a popular Lebanese grilled chicken skewers recipe. It's tender juicy chicken marinated in yogurt, lemon and garlic.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
28 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 276 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast cut into large chunks
  • ½ cup plain whole milk yogurt
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 6 garlic cloves crushed
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Thread the chicken on skewers right before grilling. Add one wedge of onions to each skewer, if desired.
  4. Grill on medium heat for 5-8 minutes per side.
  5. Serve with pita bread, lettuce and garlic sauce, if desired.

Notes

  • Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 3-4 days in the fridge.
  • Equipment: If you want to make these on a grill pan, I highly recommend the Anolon grill pan that I use (affiliate link).
  • Make Ahead: You can make the marinade about 3 days in advance and you can marinate the chicken in the marinade for up to 24 hours in advance.

Nutrition Information

Calories 276kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 99mg (33%) Sodium 595mg (25%) Potassium 648mg (19%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 270IU (5%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 44mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 276

% Daily Value*

Calories 276kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 99mg 33%
Sodium 595mg 25%
Potassium 648mg 14%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 270IU 5%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 44mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.