Best 6 Shish Taouk Tawook Chicken Kebab Recipes

Welcome to the world of flavors, where we embark on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for shish taouk tawook chicken kebab, a succulent and flavorful dish that tantalizes the taste buds. This beloved Middle Eastern delicacy, with its tender chicken marinated in aromatic herbs and spices, grilled to perfection and served with an array of tantalizing dips, is a true celebration of taste and tradition. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to impress, this article will guide you through the culinary maze, revealing the secrets to crafting the ultimate shish taouk tawook chicken kebab experience. From selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the art of grilling, we'll unravel the secrets to achieving that perfect balance of flavors and textures that make this dish an unforgettable culinary delight.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SHISH TAWOOK (MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN KABOBS)

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Grilled, marinated, Mediterranean-style chicken. This recipe was inspired by the Lebanese restaurant for which I used to work. Its flavor is so unique and outside the box and will have everyone trying to guess the ingredients because its flavor is so mouth watering! Goes great with a plain or bland rice pilaf. Also fatoosh or tabbouleh salad goes well with it as a side. You'll need metal skewers or a grilling basket (I prefer the basket).

Provided by soulman

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 4h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
salt to taste
8 large cloves garlic, chopped, or more to taste
½ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, or more to taste
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, or more to taste
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar, or more to taste
2 tablespoons lemon juice, or more to taste
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon ground allspice
1 tablespoon ground sumac
⅛ teaspoon pomegranate syrup

Steps:

Season chicken breasts with salt. Cut each breast into 3 to 4 pieces. Place in a large bowl; stir in garlic. Add olive oil, apple cider vinegar, red wine vinegar, white balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, allspice, sumac, and pomegranate syrup. Mix well with your hands.
Cover chicken mixture with plastic wrap, pressing against the surface to remove any air. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to overnight.
Preheat an outdoor grill and 2 grill baskets with the cover closed for 10 minutes. Divide chicken evenly between the grill baskets. Grill until golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.3 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 86.7 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

SHISH TAWOOK

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

Provided by Yumna Jawad

Categories Main Course

Time 28m

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 33 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 99 mg, Sodium 595 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SHISH TAWOOK GRILLED CHICKEN

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These are served in every restaurant in the Middle East. You can easily make them at home and make them taste just as good, if not better. Don't substitute sour cream for the yogurt, as the yogurt is a meat tenderizer.

Provided by Noor

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 4h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

¼ cup lemon juice
¼ cup vegetable oil
¾ cup plain yogurt
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons tomato paste
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground cardamom
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 2 inch pieces
2 onions, cut into large chunks
1 large green bell pepper, cut into large chunks
1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

Whisk together the lemon juice, vegetable oil, plain yogurt, garlic, tomato paste, salt, oregano, pepper, allspice, cinnamon, and cardamom in a large bowl; add the chicken and toss to coat. Transfer the chicken mixture into a large plastic bag; refrigerate at least 4 hours.
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil grate. Thread the chicken, onions, and pepper onto metal skewers. Cook on preheated grill until the chicken is golden and no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes each side. Sprinkle the parsley over the skewers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.2 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Cholesterol 88 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 34.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 701.5 mg, Sugar 5 g

SHISH TAOUK - CHICKEN KEBABS

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Make and share this Shish Taouk - Chicken Kebabs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Creation In Hope

Categories Southwest Asia (middle East)

Time P1DT15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1 onion
1 green bell pepper
1 dozen mushroom (this is a guess)

Steps:

In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients.
Place in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 2 up to 24 hours.
Place about 5 chicken chunks on the skewers alternating between the vegetables and the chicken.
Place them on the grill for 15 minutes or until done.
Don't forget to turn skewers during cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.7, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 131.7, Sodium 152.6, Carbohydrate 7.5, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 3.1, Protein 54.8

SHISH TAOUK (TAWOOK)/ CHICKEN KEBAB

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This is my sister-in-law's recipe for Chicken Shish-tawuk ( I would love to know the correct spelling for this.

Provided by Camel_Cracker

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 3h55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup flour
3 lemons
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
2 minced garlic cloves
1 pinch salt
1 pinch black pepper
1 pinch cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice (I use 7 Spice)
1/2 teaspoon Season-All salt
bamboo skewer, soaked in water

Steps:

Wash chicken breasts with cool water, then cut them into equal sized cubes.
In a mixing bowl, squeeze the juice of 1/2 lemon over chicken cubes and coat them with the flour and a pinch of salt. Cut two lemons and put the pieces in the bowl with the chicken.
Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
During that 15 minutes, in a mixing bowl, mix tomato paste, yogurt, mustard, garlic cloves, salt, black pepper, cinnamon, 7 spice/allspice, season-all and the juice of 1/2 lemon together.
Rinse flour and lemon mixture off of the chicken cubes and discard the lemons.
Coat the chicken with the spice mixture, cover bowl with saran wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
I like to eat this meal with fattoush salad and baba ghannouj, and use the marinating time to prepare those things.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Fry the chicken cubes until they are almost completely cooked. Allow them to cool to the touch.
When they have cooled, put about 6 cubes on each skewer.
Mix the remaining sauce with 3T of water in the bottom of a Pyrex baking dish and balance the chicken skewers over the top.
Bake the chicken for about 15 minutes until the sauce thickens and the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
Serve with pita bread and/or rice.

SHISH TAWOOK CHICKEN RECIPE - GRILLED CHICKEN KABOBS WRAPS

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Try our Chicken Shish Tawook Recipe, an Easy Way to Make Delicious Middle Eastern Chicken Kabobs.

Provided by Edgard

Categories BBQ Sandwich

Time 4h48m

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

2 lbs boneless chicken breast (cut into cubes/Kabab chunks)
1 cup lemon juice
slice lemon (optional)
15 cloves garlic (crushed)
6 tablespoons plain yogurt
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
1 teaspoon white pepper (ground)
1/3 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground thyme (or ground oregano)
1/3 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1 teaspoon tomato paste
4 teaspoons Garlic Paste (Lebanese style)
4 loafs pita bread
4 tomatoes (grilled)
2 cups French fries
8 salted pickles (Lebanese style cucumber pickles)

Steps:

Cut the chicken breasts into cubes of about 2 inches each. The cubes shouldn't be too small otherwise they'll dry quickly on the grill.
Place chicken cubes in a bowl, add all marinade ingredients and rub with hands until all ingredients assimilated well.
Let marinate in a covered container in the fridge for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Skewer the chicken right before grilling.
Grill on a BBQ on medium heat for 12-15 minutes maximum turning frequently. Overcooking can dry the chicken.
Alternatively, you can lay the skewers on the edges of a deep Pyrex dish and bake in the oven at 400F for 15 mins.
Once cooked, remove the chicken cubes and place in a pot while covering the lid tightly. Let rest for 5 minutes to help the chicken self-steam and turn juicier and softer.
Spread 1 teaspoon of Lebanese garlic paste along the center/diameter of a pita bread.
Add 4-5 chicken kabobs.
Garnish with salted cucumber pickles, French fries, grilled tomatoes or peppers (optional)., Roll and enjoy. You could also toast the wrap roll through a panini grill for 2-3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Wrap, Calories 838 kcal, Carbohydrate 53 g, Protein 55 g, Fat 46 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 149 mg, Sodium 1466 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 7 g, UnsaturatedFat 33 g

Tips:

Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for a leaner kebab.
To make the chicken more flavorful, marinate it in a mixture of olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and spices for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
If you don't have time to marinate the chicken, you can simply season it with salt, pepper, and your favorite spices before cooking.
To prevent the chicken from drying out, cook it over medium heat.
Baste the chicken with the marinade or melted butter while it is cooking to keep it moist.
Serve the chicken kebabs with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tzatziki sauce, hummus, or garlic sauce.

Conclusion:

Shish taouk is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or even a snack. It is a popular dish in many Middle Eastern countries, and it is also becoming increasingly popular in other parts of the world. If you are looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make kebab recipe, then shish taouk is a great option. With its tender chicken, flavorful marinade, and simple preparation, shish taouk is sure to please everyone at your next gathering.