Shish taouk or shish tawook (Arabic: شيش طاووق; Hebrew: שישליק עוף; Turkish: tavuk şiş) is a traditional marinated chicken shish kebab of Ottoman cuisine that later became part of Middle Eastern cuisine. It is widely eaten in the Middle East and Caucasus. A similar dish in Persian cuisine is the traditional jujeh kabab. It is also served in kebab houses in many cities around the world.