Description
This Authentic Shish Tawook recipe is so delicious and versatile that I guarantee you’ll add it to your summer grilling rotation. A staple at most Middle Eastern restaurants, there’s no reason for you not to make it at home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Yogurt (plain Greek yogurt)
- ¼ cup Lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Lemon zest
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 4–6 Garlic cloves (finely minced)
- 1 tbsp Tomato paste
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 1 tsp 7-Spice (Baharat spice)
- ½ tsp Turmeric powder
- 1½ tsp Kosher salt
- ½ tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Chili flakes (optional)
- 4 Chicken breasts (skinless, boneless and cut into cubes)
Instructions
- Step: Prepare the yogurt marinade. To a large bowl, add 1 cup Yogurt, ¼ cup Lemon juice, 1 tbsp Lemon zest, 2 tbsp Olive oil, 4-6 Garlic cloves (finely minced), 1 tbsp Tomato paste, 1 tsp Dried oregano, 1 tsp 7-Spice (Baharat spice), ½ tsp Turmeric powder, 1½ tsp Kosher salt, and ½ tsp Black pepper. Add optional 1 tsp Chili flakes.
- Step: Mix the marinade. Whisk the marinade ingredients together until you get a smooth sauce.
- Step: Marinate the chicken. Add 4 Chicken breasts (skinless, boneless and cut into cubes) to the yogurt-based marinade, toss to coat evenly, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Step: Skewer. Skewer the chicken chunks onto metal or bamboo skewers. If using bamboo, soak them in water for 30 minutes first to help them resist burning on the grill.
- Step: Grill. Grill the chicken skewers on a pre-heated and oiled gas or charcoal grill, turning every few minutes so that the chicken can cook evenly. The chicken will be ready when the internal temperature is 170F/77C.
- Step: Serve. Serve your grilled chicken shish tawook with your favorite sides.
Notes
You can use boneless skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts. If you cannot use an outdoor grill, roast in the oven at 400F/200C on a baking sheet or use a cast iron grill pan on the stove. Always use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked to 170F.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 372 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1162 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.03 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 54 g
- Cholesterol: 147 mg
Keywords: shish tawook, grilled chicken skewers, Middle Eastern chicken, Lebanese cuisine, chicken kebabs