Authentic Lebanese Shish Tawook
Tender chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, grilled to perfection and served with pita bread. This Mediterranean recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, yogurt, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1kg chicken thighs
- 200g yogurt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp sumac
- 1 tsp paprika
- 4 pieces pita bread
- 100g tzatziki sauce
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Instructions
- Step 1: Mix yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, sumac, and paprika in a bowl.
- Step 2: Marinate chicken in the mixture for 2 hours.
- Step 3: Thread chicken onto skewers and grill 8-10 minutes until golden.
- Step 4: Serve with warm pita bread and tzatziki sauce on the side.







