# AUTHENTIC Lebanese Chicken Kabobs | Shish Tawook

Shish Tawook is a popular Lebanese grilled chicken skewers recipe featuring tender, juicy chicken marinated in yogurt, lemon, and garlic.

- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into large chunks
- 0.5 cup plain whole milk yogurt
- 0.25 cup lemon juice
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves crushed
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- onions
- pita bread
- garlic sauce
- pickles
- other vegetables

## Instructions

1. Add yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, tomato paste, paprika, cinnamon, ginger, oregano, salt, and pepper to a measuring cup or bowl.
2. Whisk all the marinade ingredients together until well blended.
3. Transfer the prepared marinade over the chicken chunks in a bowl.
4. Stir the chicken to ensure it is fully coated in the marinade.
5. Cover the bowl and place it in the fridge to marinate for at least four hours, or preferably overnight.
6. Once the chicken is marinated, thread the chicken onto skewers, adding onion wedges in between for extra flavor.
7. Grill the skewers on medium heat for about five to seven minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the chicken.
8. Ensure the internal temperature of the chicken is between 160 and 165 degrees Fahrenheit using a thermometer.
9. To serve, spread garlic sauce generously on pita bread.
10. Place a chicken skewer on the pita bread with some pickles and any other desired vegetables.
11. Roll up the pita into a sandwich and cut it in half.

## Equipment

- whisk
- fork
- bowl
- fridge
- skewers
- grill
- grill pan
- thermometer

## Tips

- The yogurt helps break down the protein, making the chicken ultra juicy, super tender, and very flavorful.
- Marinate the chicken for at least four hours, or even overnight, for best results.
- Use a thermometer to ensure the internal temperature is between 160 and 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGmZWMpd6Gk
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/83001826-6ffc-47bb-8b36-e046ef1cc932
- Extracted: 2026-02-06

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