Best 5 Shish Taouk Tawook Chicken Kebab Recipes

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Shish taouk, also known as shish tawook, is a delectable Middle Eastern dish consisting of marinated chicken pieces grilled on skewers. Originating from Lebanon, this dish has become a beloved street food and restaurant staple across the region and beyond. Tender chicken is marinated in a flavorful blend of spices, herbs, and yogurt, resulting in a juicy and succulent kebab. Served with various accompaniments such as pita bread, hummus, garlic sauce, and fattoush salad, shish taouk offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures. This article presents two enticing recipes for shish taouk: a traditional Lebanese-style preparation and a variation inspired by the vibrant flavors of North Africa. Both recipes provide step-by-step instructions, ingredient lists, and cooking tips to guide you in creating this delectable dish.

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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

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 (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

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 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

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

SHISH TAOUK (CHICKEN KEBAB RECIPE)



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Make and share this Shish Taouk (Chicken Kebab Recipe) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by NovemberSong

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb good quality chicken breast, cut into 1/2 inch cubes (They're easier to cube if you cut them while still a little frozen)
1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed, is what the recipe i have calls for, but I used 1 tablespoon of minced garlic fr
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon allspice
2 tablespoons best quality olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice, but I used Lime juice

Steps:

  • In non-reactive container (glass, good ceramic or stainless steel) combine the cubed chicken, garlic, salt, cinnamon, black pepper, allspice, oil and lemon juice, mix well, cover (you can use saran wrap).
  • *Note* You should marinate the chicken for several hours in the refrigerator to get the best taste out of the chicken.
  • Thirty minutes before grilling remove from refrigerator, allowing it to reach room temperature.
  • Thread onto skewers *note*.
  • If using wooden skewers, be sure to soak them in cold water for at least 20 minutes prior to using.
  • Grill over medium charcoal fire, basting and turning several times, until delicately browned.
  • The recipe also says you can also grill in the oven, but if you've got a charcoal grill, it works much nicer.
  • But if you dont have a charcoal grill; pre-heat the grill. Place chicken on skewers over an oven sheet and cook until browned (6-8 minutes), turning skewers and basting occasionally with the marinade to keep moist.
  • I serve this with baked pita,hummus, Kibbee, and a nice green salad with feta cheese dressing.

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

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

Tips:

  • To ensure the chicken is evenly cooked, cut the breasts into uniform pieces.
  • Use wooden skewers for grilling. Soak them in water for 30 minutes before use to prevent them from burning.
  • Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight, for maximum flavor.
  • Grill the chicken over medium heat, turning frequently, until cooked through. This should take about 10-12 minutes.
  • Serve the chicken immediately, with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Shish taouk is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you're grilling it in the backyard or cooking it in the oven, this classic Middle Eastern dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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