Grilling Meal Plan 4: Chicken Shish Tawook

For this Chicken Shish Tawook meal plan, we have delicious marinated and grilled Shish Tawook Skewers, Middle Eastern Rice Pilaf, Tahini Salad and Mint Yogurt Sauce.

Check out more of my Meal Plans for ideas and inspiration, or visit my Grilling Recipes page for even more recipes.

Collage of images including grilled chicken shish tawook skewers, vegetable rice pilaf in a pot, creamy tahini salad and yogurt sauce.

Each of my meal plans includes a main, side, salad or appetizer, as well as any complementary sauces or condiments. If the main is large enough to stand on its own, I’ll include a dessert that I think will go perfectly with it!

My goal? to give you a ready-to-use plan so you don’t have to stress about pairings. I take the guesswork out of it! The recipes are all linked below, you can view them on your computer, tablet, phone or print them. Let’s get into it!

Why This Meal Plan Works

Chicken Shish Tawook is THE grilled chicken skewer you will find at every Lebanese grill house and family barbecue. Marinated in yogurt, garlic, and a warm spice blend, the chicken stays juicy on the grill and picks up just enough char to make each bite interesting.
Middle Eastern Rice Pilaf provides the starch, but also some fiber with the beans and vegetables cooked right within it.
Tahini Salad provides the fresh, creamy element: cucumber and tomato salad dressed in tahini and lemon sits perfectly alongside the smoky chicken.
A drizzle of Mint Yogurt Sauce adds a cool, garlicky note at the end.

Meal Plan Recipes

Below you will find the recipes that make up this plan. Click on each to go to the full recipe with instructions and measurements.

A plate of shish tawook skewers with a side salad, pickled sumac onions and garlic sauce.

5 from 8 votes

Authentic Shish Tawook (Grilled Chicken Skewers)

This Authentic Shish Tawook recipe is so delicious and versatile that I guarantee you’ll add it to your summer grilling rotation. But guess what? You can make it in the cooler months too in an oven or on a grill pan. A staple at most Middle Eastern restaurants, there’s no reason for you not to make it at home!

Shish Tawook Recipe

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Middle Eastern Vegetable Rice Pilaf

Bored of plain white rice? Level up your rice game with this Middle Eastern Vegetable Rice Pilaf recipe that combines basmati with vegetables, beans and warm spices. I think of this recipe as a sort of “loaded rice” that packs extra flavor, fiber and a serving of vegetables. It’s a base and a side all in one.

Middle Eastern Rice Pilaf Recipe

Bowl of tahini chopped salad with sumac garnish.

5 from 5 votes

Tahini Salad (Levantine Salata with Cucumber and Tomato)

This tahini salad recipe is so incredibly easy to make it comes together in under 15 minutes. Pair it with a hearty main dish or grilled and fried seafood. It’s also very adaptable and you can modify it to suit your tastes.

Tahini Salad Recipe

Mint yogurt sauce in a bowl with mint garnish.

4.80 from 5 votes

Mint Yogurt Sauce (with Garlic and Lemon)

This mint yogurt sauce with garlic and lemon is a refreshing side or dip. It comes together in under 10 minutes and with 5 ingredients. The perfect accompaniment for heavy dishes like pulled lamb, beef kebabs, chicken shish tawook, Musakhan rolls

Mint Yogurt Sauce Recipe

Shopping List

I pulled all the ingredients needed for these recipes into one shopping list for you. I did not include any basic ingredients like salt, pepper, olive oil or water.

Shish Tawook Ingredients

Yogurt
Lemon
Garlic cloves
Tomato paste
Dried oregano
7-Spice (Baharat spice) – You can use equal parts ground cumin, coriander and cinnamon
Turmeric powder
Chili flakes
Chicken breasts