Shish Tawook
Good nutritional profile
Levantine grilled chicken skewers marinated in yogurt and lemon.
Shish tawook is a Levantine dish of chicken breast cubes marinated in yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, tomato paste and paprika, then grilled on skewers over charcoal. Two skewers (about 200 g) have around 370 kcal and 54 g protein with 14 g fat and almost no carbohydrate, plus about 710 mg of sodium. Toum garlic sauce is mostly oil, so a tablespoon adds roughly 100 kcal.
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27g | 48.2% |
| Fat | 6.9g | 9.9% |
| Carbs | 2.2g | 0.7% |
| Simple Sugars | 0.77g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 1.43g | Estimate |
| Water | 62g | 2.5% |
| Calories | 184 | 8.2% |
Glycemic Index
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Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 1.39 | g | 6.9% |
| Monounsaturated | 3.33 | g | 13.3% |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.9 | g | 6.9% |
| Omega-3 | 0.27 | g | Estimate |
| EPA | 4 | mg | 0.4% |
| DHA | 5 | mg | 0.6% |
| Omega-6 | 0.63 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0.01 | g | 0.5% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 1.8 | mg |
| Vitamin E | 1.19 | mg |
| Selenium | 27.5 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin A | 21.3 | mcg | 2.4% |
| vitamin B1 | 0.091 | mg | 7.6% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.2 | mg | 15.4% |
| vitamin B3 | 9.68 | mg | 60.5% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.748 | mg | 44.0% |
| vitamin B9 | 9.03 | mcg | 2.3% |
| vitamin B12 | 0.248 | mcg | 10.3% |
| vitamin C | 1.8 | mg | 2.0% |
| vitamin D | 0.011 (0 IU) | mcg | 0.1% |
| vitamin E | 1.19 | mg | 7.9% |
| vitamin K | 2.39 | mcg | 2.0% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 27.5 | mg | 2.8% |
| iron | 0.641 | mg | 3.6% |
| magnesium | 36.7 | mg | 9.2% |
| phosphorus | 268 | mg | 38.3% |
| potassium | 450 | mg | 17.3% |
| sodium | 356 | mg | 15.5% |
| zinc | 0.927 | mg | 8.4% |
| copper | 0.061 | mg | 6.8% |
| manganese | 0.073 | mg | 3.2% |
| selenium | 27.5 | mcg | 50.0% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 1004 | mg | 143.4% | 214% |
| Isoleucine | 1328 | mg | 94.9% | 151% |
| Leucine | 2241 | mg | 82.1% | 125% |
| Lysine | 2589 | mg | 123.3% | 184% |
| Methionine | 985 | mg | 93.8% | 146% |
| Phenylalanine | 2076 | mg | 118.6% | 173% |
| Threonine | 1211 | mg | 115.3% | 165% |
| Tryptophan | 340 | mg | 121.4% | 176% |
| Valine | 1408 | mg | 77.4% | 120% |
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Recipe
See full recipeIngredients
- Chicken breasts, boneless, skinless 1 kg
- Plain whole-milk yogurt 150 g
- Lemon juice 60 ml
- Olive oil 3 tbsp
- Garlic, crushed 6 cloves (25 g)
- Tomato paste 1 tbsp (16 g)
- Paprika 2 tsp (5 g)
- Salt 1.5 tsp (9 g)
- Black pepper and allspice, ground 0.5 tsp each
Instructions
- 1
Cut the chicken into 3-4 cm cubes.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk the yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, tomato paste, paprika, salt, pepper and allspice.
- 3
Add the chicken, toss to coat, cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- 4
Thread the chicken onto 8 skewers, leaving small gaps between the pieces, and let the excess marinade drip off.
- 5
Grill over hot charcoal or on a preheated grill pan over high heat for 10-12 minutes, turning every 3 minutes, until charred at the edges and 74C inside.
- 6
Rest the skewers for 3 minutes.
- 7
Serve with garlic sauce (toum), pickles and warm pita bread.