Shish Tawook
A restaurant-favourite grilled chicken that is easy to make at home.
08 Oct 2025
How to Prepare
1
Blend or finely grate the onion and garlic.
2
In a bowl, combine the chicken with the onion, garlic, orange juice, lemon juice, yogurt, pepper paste, honey, all the spices and the oil.
3
Mix well and let it marinate, preferably overnight or at least 3 hours.
4
Thread the chicken onto skewers (or spread in a tray).
5
Grill or bake until cooked through and lightly charred.
6
Serve with garlic sauce, bread and salad.
✦ Chef Noor's Tip
Marinating overnight gives the most tender and flavourful shish tawook.