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Shish Tawook

Chicken skewers marinated in yogurt and garlic, grilled tender inside and browned on the edges — with garlic sauce.

Shish Tawook
Cooking time
2 hr 23 min
Hands-on time
25 min
Free time
2 hr
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
Levantine
Calories
460
Contains
Gluten, Dairy, Eggs

The quickest and most universally loved grilled dish: perfect for a light dinner or a family gathering, it's enjoyed by both adults and children. Its secret to tenderness is the yogurt marinade, which protects the chicken breast from drying out during cooking.

Before you start

  • Seasoning firstChicken needs at least two hours of marinating—and an overnight marinade gives the most tender results. Plan ahead.

Ingredients

4people

Amounts follow the number of people

For chicken and marinade

For serving

When increasing the portions, use a wider pot, and gradually add the liquid and spices according to taste.

Shopping list

Equipment

  • Skewers — The small gap between cubes is what roasts them instead of steaming them.
  • Grill or griddle pan — Hot, turning every two minutes.
  • Aluminum foil — The skewers rest covered for three minutes before serving.

Method

  1. Mix the marinade ingredients, stir the chicken cubes in it until they are coated, and cover them in the refrigerator.

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

    The marinating time has passed (two hours or more).

    Tip: Don't cut the resting time short; it is part of getting the final texture right.

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

    8 min
    You’ll know it’s ready when

    The cubes are on the skewers with a small gap between them.

    Tip: Packing them too close stops them cooking evenly.

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

    12 min
    You’ll know it’s ready when

    The edges are browned, and the thickest cube is white all the way through when cut, with clear juices.

    Tip: Check the doneness cue before moving on to the next step, rather than relying on the time alone.

  4. Cover the skewers with aluminum foil and let them rest for three minutes before serving with garlic sauce.

    3 minYou can walk away
    You’ll know it’s ready when

    Three minutes have passed with the skewers covered in foil.

    Tip: Check the doneness cue before moving on to the next step, rather than relying on the time alone.

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