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Citrusy Lebanese Shish Tawook with Garlic Dip

Name: Citrusy Lebanese Shish Tawook with Garlic Dip
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 200 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 4 large chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed; 1/4 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup olive oil; Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes; 1 red bell pepper, cut into squares; 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into squares; 1 large onion, cut into wedges; 1 zucchini, sliced thick; 3/4 cup Greek yogurt; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; Salt to taste; 1 tablespoon olive oil

A flavorful dish featuring marinated chicken skewers infused with a zesty citrus blend, served with a creamy and garlicky dip, perfect for a Mediterranean-inspired meal.

4(135 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·November 12, 2025

Citrusy Lebanese Shish Tawook with Garlic Dip — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

50 min

Cook

2 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Marinade

For the Skewers

For the Garlic Dip

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 467 kcal
Protein: 44 g
Carbs: 16 g
Fat: 23 g
Fiber: 2.8 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1867 kcal
Protein: 175 g
Carbs: 62 g
Fat: 92 g
Fiber: 11 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
4 large chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces	880	160	0	20	0
1/4 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed	14	0	4	0	0
1/4 cup orange juice freshly squeezed	28	0	7	0	0
3 garlic cloves minced	13	1	3	0	0
1 teaspoon paprika	6	0	1	0	1
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin	4	0	1	0	0
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper	3	0	1	0	0
1 teaspoon salt	0	0	0	0	0
1/4 cup olive oil	477	0	0	54	0
Wooden skewers soaked in water for 30 minutes	0	0	0	0	0
1 red bell pepper cut into squares	37	1	9	0	3
1 yellow bell pepper cut into squares	37	1	9	0	3
1 large onion cut into wedges	44	1	11	0	2
1 zucchini sliced thick	33	2	7	0	2
3/4 cup Greek yogurt	110	9	6	4	0
2 garlic cloves crushed	9	0	2	0	0
1 tablespoon lemon juice	4	0	1	0	0
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
1 tablespoon olive oil	119	0	0	14	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Chicken

1
Combine Marinade Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine lemon juice, orange juice, minced garlic, paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and olive oil.
2
Coat the Chicken
Add the chicken pieces into the bowl, ensuring they're well-coated with the marinade.
3
Refrigerate
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.
Tip: Ensure your chicken is thoroughly marinated — it ensures tenderness and flavor infusion.

Preparing the Vegetables

1
Prep the Vegetables
While marinating, prep the vegetables: cut the peppers, onion, and zucchini into skewer-sized pieces.
2
Set Aside Skewers
Set aside the soaked wooden skewers.
3
Dry the Skewers
Pat the skewers dry before use to minimize flare-ups on the grill.
Tip: Alternate chicken and vegetables on the skewer for even cooking and enhanced taste.

How to Make Citrusy Lebanese Shish Tawook with Garlic Dip

Total time: 3 h 20 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Grilling the Skewers
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and thread the chicken and vegetables alternately onto the skewers.
2
Making the Garlic Dip
Combine the Greek yogurt, crushed garlic, lemon juice, salt, and olive oil in a bowl. Stir until smooth and creamy.
3
Serving Timing & Heat Guide
Chicken Skewers: 10-15 minutes at medium-high heat. Garlic Dip Preparation: 5 minutes at room temperature.