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Tavuk Şiş
Easy 2 hr 55 min~260 kcal 7/10
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Shish Tawook
A Levantine chicken skewer marinated in yogurt, lemon, and garlic, then grilled until smoky at the edges and juicy within.
Medium⏱️ 3 hr 9 min📖 1 min readServes 4~330 kcal🌍 Middle Eastern🌍 Full translation
35 min prep 15 min cook 139 min rest
- #High Protein
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Timeline
Total 3 h 9 min- Prep35 min
- Resting/Marinating2 h 19 min
- Cooking15 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the marinade
- 200 g Yogurt
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Lemon juice
- 4 clove Garlic
- 800 g Chicken breast
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Olive oil
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Sweet paprika
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Cut the chicken into large cubes and mix it with yogurt, lemon, garlic, sweet paprika, and salt.
- 2
Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
2 hr120:00 - 3
Thread the chicken pieces onto skewers with space between them so they do not leave each other raw.
- 4
Heat the grill and cook the skewers for 15 minutes, turning them as they cook.
15 min15:00 - 5
Rest the skewers for 4 minutes.
4 min04:00
💡 Tip: Scrape off excess marinade before threading the chicken; the surface browns before the yogurt can burn.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with toum, lavash, and sumac onions.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~330
kcal calories
36
g protein
8
g carbs
17
g fat
Protein 44%Carbs 10%Fat 46%
GI 27 · Low GIGL 2 · Low GL
2.6g
Sugar
0.1g
Fiber
695.1mg
Sodium
3.1g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
8/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Shish Tawook make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Shish Tawook take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 15 minutes, including 139 minutes of passive resting; 189 minutes in total.Is Shish Tawook difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Shish Tawook have?
Approximately 330 kcal per serving. Protein: 36g, carbs: 8g, fat: 17g.Which allergens does Shish Tawook contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Shish Tawook belong to?
This recipe belongs to Middle Eastern cuisine.How many ingredients does Shish Tawook need?
This recipe needs 7 ingredients.Is Shish Tawook filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 8/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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