Ece AkaydınCommis de Cuisine
08 June 2026 Last updated: 10 September 2026

Shish taouk is a Lebanese grilling classic made by marinating chicken breast in yogurt, garlic, and spices, then grilling it on skewers. Serve it with toum, a garlic sauce; these skewers are a main dish for a mezze spread.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Make the marinade

8 min

Mix the yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, tomato paste, cumin, olive oil, and salt.

2

Marinate the chicken

120 min

Coat the chicken cubes with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

3

Thread onto skewers

Thread the chicken pieces onto skewers.

4

Grill the skewers

14 min

Grill the skewers over medium-high heat, turning them, for 12–14 minutes, until browned on all sides and cooked through.

5

Serve

Serve hot with toum (garlic sauce) and lavash bread.

Reminder

Store raw marinated chicken in the refrigerator for 1 day or in the freezer for 2 months. Store cooked chicken in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Allergens: contains dairy (yogurt); check packaged ingredients for other allergens.

Nutritional Values · 1 serving

Values are estimates
300 kcalCalories
32 gProtein
6 gCarbohydrate
16 gFat
0.5 gFiber
3 gSugar
480 mgSodium
3 gSaturated Fat
Protein 43% Carbohydrate 8% Fat 49%
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