Shish Tawook Grilled Chicken
Shish tawook is a Middle Eastern dish made with chicken kabobs.
You make it by marinating chicken in a mix of yogurt and spices, then grilling it with vegetables.
The result is a tasty and healthy meal.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 21, 2026Share
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Shish tawook is a Middle Eastern dish made with chicken kabobs.
You make it by marinating chicken in a mix of yogurt and spices, then grilling it with vegetables.
The result is a tasty and healthy meal.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 15
0.75 cup plain yogurt
0.25 cup lemon juice
0.25 cup vegetable oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons tomato paste
1.5 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
0.25 teaspoon ground allspice
0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
0.125 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
Instructions
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Mix 0.75 cup yogurt, 0.25 cup lemon juice, 0.25 cup oil, 4 cloves minced garlic, 2 teaspoons tomato paste, 1.5 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, 0.25 teaspoon allspice, 0.25 teaspoon cinnamon, and 0.125 teaspoon cardamom in a bowl. Add 2 pounds chicken breast pieces and coat. Put in a sealed bag and refrigerate for 4 hours.
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Heat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
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Thread chicken, onion chunks, and bell pepper chunks onto metal skewers.
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Grill until the chicken is golden and not pink inside, about 5 minutes on each side. Sprinkle 1 cup chopped parsley over the skewers.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 299 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 13g
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Saturated Fat 3g
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Cholesterol 88mg
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Sodium 702mg
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Total Carbohydrate 10g
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Dietary Fiber 2g
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Protein 34g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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