Jul 17 2026
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Chicken Tawook Recipe

Inspired by Sammy's Lebanese Kitchen and Bakery
Time2h
Serves4

(With garlic sauce and pickles, coleslaw, fries).

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Ingredients

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Chicken Marinade

Garlic Sauce

Sides

Method

Chicken Marinade

  1. 1

    Marinate the Chicken

    In a large bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken breast and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

Cooking the Chicken

  1. 2

    Grill the Chicken

    Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and discard the marinade. Grill chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F).

Garlic Sauce Preparation

  1. 3

    Prepare the Garlic Sauce

    In a food processor, combine garlic, egg yolk, lemon juice, and salt. With the processor running, slowly drizzle in vegetable oil until the sauce emulsifies and becomes thick. Adjust salt to taste.

Serving

  1. 4

    Serve the Dish

    Serve the grilled chicken tawook with garlic sauce on the side, along with pickles, coleslaw, and fries.

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