Lebanese · main
Shish Taouk
Shish Taouk reads citrus 5.8, sourness 5.7 and nutty 4.6 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Lebanese main, about 4 hr 40 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 4.7 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 2.1 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 7.5 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.6 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 6.0 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.3 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Citrus 5.8 · Sourness 5.7 · Nutty 4.6 · Richness 4.5 · Umami 4.1 · Allium 3.9 · Funk & Ferment 3.1 · Salinity 3.0 · Warm Spice 2.5 · Earthy 2.3 · Sweetness 1.7 · Fruity 1.6 · Bitterness 1.4 · Herbaceous 1.1 · Floral 1.0 · Heat 0.9 · Smoke 0.6
What's in it (13)
- 2 lbs chicken breast, cubed
- 1/2 cup yogurt
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 pita
- 1/2 cup toum
Time & effort: about 4 hr 40 min (40 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 172.4 kcal, 16.2 g protein, 5 g fat, 16.5 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Marinate cubed chicken in a mixture of yogurt, lemon, garlic, tomato paste, and spices for at least 4 hours.
- Thread onto skewers and grill over high heat for 10-12 minutes.
- Serve with warm pita and toum.
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- Shawarma — Lebanese
- Chicken Shawarma Meal Prep Bowls — Middle Eastern
- Fondue Moitié-Moitié — Swiss
- Sumac Lemon Chicken Pasta with Pine Nuts — Mediterranean
- Crispy Falafel-Spiced Chicken Tenders — Middle Eastern
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