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Grills & kebabs

Chicken Shish Tawook

Garlic, lemon and yogurt give these skewers their warmth.

Levantine-inspiredMild
Prep15 min
Cook18 min
Soak / rest1 hr
Total1 hr 33 min
Times are estimates, including soaking or resting where shown.
Chicken Shish Tawook
AI-generated serving illustration. Your finished dish may vary.

Let’s get cooking.

  1. 01

    Cut chicken into even 3 cm pieces. Mix yogurt, lemon, minced garlic, tomato paste, paprika, 1 tablespoon oil, pepper and salt. Coat chicken and refrigerate covered for 1 hour.

  2. 02

    Thread onto metal skewers with small gaps. Brush a hot grill pan with remaining oil. Cook over medium heat for 14–18 minutes, turning several times.

  3. 03

    When the centre reaches 74°C, transfer to a warm plate and rest 3 minutes. Serve with salad or flatbread.

A little kitchen care

Use a food thermometer: poultry 74°C, ground beef 71°C, fish 63°C. Cook eggs until whites and yolks are firm. Keep raw and ready-to-eat foods separate.

Cooking temperature guide ↗
Ingredients & allergy notes

Includes: Milk

This is not an allergen-free claim. Check every ingredient and packaged blend for its full label, including possible cross-contact. Use vegetarian-suitable cheese and packaged ingredients for vegetarian recipes.

COOKING VIEW

Chicken Shish Tawook

Step 1 of 3

Cut chicken into even 3 cm pieces. Mix yogurt, lemon, minced garlic, tomato paste, paprika, 1 tablespoon oil, pepper and salt. Coat chicken and refrigerate covered for 1 hour.