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Shish Tawook Sandwich

Chicken cubes in yogurt, lemon and tomato paste, grilled on skewers and wrapped in bread with toum and fries.

Shish Tawook Sandwich
Cooking time
4 hr 28 min
Hands-on time
28 min
Free time
4 hr
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
Levantine
Calories
620
Contains
Gluten, Dairy, Eggs

Yogurt and lemon together tenderize chicken breast, and less than two hours isn't enough, which is why it's left for four. The cubes are threaded with a little space between them, because packed cubes steam instead of grilling.

Before you start

  • Before you beginRead the steps completely, measure the ingredients, and prepare the tools before turning on the heat or oven.
  • Timing the servingPrepare what you can in advance and leave the final touches until serving time to maintain the texture.

Ingredients

4people

Amounts follow the number of people

For the shish tawook

For bread and toppings

For the sauce

When doubling the quantity, use a wider container, and gradually increase the salt and seasoning after tasting.

Shopping list

Equipment

  • Skewers — The gap between cubes is what roasts them instead of steaming them.
  • Grill — Hot, turning every two minutes.

Method

  1. Mix the marinade and stir the cubes into it, then cover and refrigerate for four hours.

    4 hrYou can walk away
    You’ll know it’s ready when

    Each cube is coated with a white layer.

    Tip: Yogurt and lemon together tenderize the breasts — less than two hours isn't enough.

  2. Thread the cubes onto the skewers with a slight spacing between them.

    8 min
    You’ll know it’s ready when

    The cubes touch lightly but are not packed tight.

    Tip: Cubes packed tight steam instead of grilling.

  3. Grill the skewers on a hot grill, turning them every two minutes.

    14 min
    You’ll know it’s ready when

    Browned with grill marks, and the juices run clear.

  4. Heat the bread, spread with garlic sauce, add the chicken, potatoes and pickles, and roll it up.

    6 min
    You’ll know it’s ready when

    The wrap is tight and the bread is warm.

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