Shish Taouk - Chicken Kebobs

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Saad Fayed
A restaurateur and food writer, Saad Fayed has published hundreds of recipes and articles about Middle Eastern cuisine.
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Saad Fayed
Updated 09/05/19
Chicken Kebabs
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Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Total: 25 mins
Servings: 6 to 8 servings
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
306 Calories
17g Fat
6g Carbs
31g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6 to 8
Amount per serving
Calories 306
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 4g 22%
Cholesterol 95mg 32%
Sodium 92mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Protein 31g
Calcium 49mg 4%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

Shish taouk is chicken kebabs. This basic recipe includes the marinade and cooking instructions just for the chicken. You can add vegetables to the skewer if desired. I suggest onions, green peppers, and mushrooms.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs cubed chicken breast
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne

Steps to Make It

  1. In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients.

  2. Allow chicken to marinate for 2 to 24 hours, covered in the refrigerator.

  3. Place chicken on the skewers (about 5 pieces on each).

  4. Grill for 15 minutes or until done. Remember to turn skewers during cooking.

  5. Serve shish taouk with a bed of rice, bread, and a salad. Enjoy!