Shish tawook (also spelled tawouk and taouk) is a widely popular chicken dish in the Middle Eastern countries. The word shish and tawook both have Turkish origins. Shish meaning “skewer” and tawook meaning “chicken.” While each country may have their own version of shish tawook, the basis is the same, cubed chicken marinated in a spiced yogurt and grilled in skewers to perfection.