A Persian kabob menu usually leads with beef, but chicken is where the choices multiply. At Shishkabob Mediterranean in Sunnyvale, chicken shows up as a breast plate, a thigh plate, a bone-in plate, ground-chicken skewers, a wrap, combos and a catering tray. That is a lot of ways to say the same word, and the listings are short. This guide sorts them by what the menu actually says, so you can order the one you want.
Where chicken appears on the menu
On the Shishkabob ordering page, chicken appears in four places:
- Entrees/Main Dishes: the plates, such as Chicken Kabob, Chicken Thighs Boneless and Chicken with Bone, plus the combos and the Mix Kabob, which pairs beef and chicken with onions, bell pepper and kubideh.
- Kabobs Per Skewer: single skewers, including Chicken Breast and Chicken Kubideh (Ground Chicken).
- Wraps: the Chicken Breast Wrap.
- Trays: the Chicken Tray and the Beef & Chicken Tray.
The restaurant’s website describes its plates and meats as halal. The listings are brief, so where one does not say what comes with the plate, ask the staff or call (408) 685-2037.
Chicken Kabob: the boneless chicken breast plate
The menu describes the Chicken Kabob as 1 boneless chicken breast. It is the plainest chicken order on the list, which makes it the right reference point: every other chicken listing is a variation on it.
Order Chicken Kabob if:
- You want a boneless cut with nothing to work around.
- It is your first time ordering chicken here.
- You plan to share sides, such as hummus or a salad, across the table.
Menu card — Chicken Kabob
Listed under Entrees/Main Dishes on the Shishkabob ordering page as 1 boneless chicken breast.
Chicken Thighs Boneless and Chicken with Bone
Two more plates change the cut. Chicken Thighs Boneless swaps the breast for thigh meat with the bone removed. Chicken with Bone keeps the bone in. The plate listings for both are short, so ask the staff what comes alongside them. The per-skewer Chicken with Bone listing is noted as no rice.
Order Chicken Thighs Boneless if:
- You want boneless chicken but prefer thigh to breast.
- You are ordering for someone who does not want to deal with bones.
Order Chicken with Bone if:
- You prefer bone-in chicken and do not mind eating it by hand.
- You want the per-skewer version as part of a larger order and are happy to add rice separately.
Menu card — Chicken Thighs Boneless
Listed under Entrees/Main Dishes on the Shishkabob ordering page.
Chicken Kubideh: ground chicken by the skewer
Chicken is not only whole pieces. The Kabobs Per Skewer category lists Chicken Kubideh (Ground Chicken) as one kubideh skewer. Kubideh is the ground-meat kabob on a Persian menu, and this is the chicken version of it. Because it is sold by the skewer, it is easy to add to an order of plates, or to build a meal from skewers and a salad.
The category also lists Chicken Breast by the skewer. As with all skewers on this list, check whether rice is included before you order.
Combos: when one chicken is not enough
The Entrees list has three chicken combos:
- 2 Chicken Combo: 1 chicken breast and 1 kubideh (ground beef).
- Chicken Thighs Combo.
- Chicken with Bone Combo.
Two of the three have no description on the page, so ask what each pairs with the chicken. The Soltani combo is also listed in a version with chicken: 1 fillet mignon and 1 chicken breast, for anyone who wants one steak and one chicken on the same plate.
Menu card — 2 Chicken Combo
Listed under Entrees/Main Dishes on the Shishkabob ordering page as 1 chicken breast and 1 kubideh (ground beef).
Wraps and trays
If you would rather hold your chicken, the Chicken Breast Wrap is made with lavash bread, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions and yogurt sauce. For a group, the Chicken Tray is listed as 5 skewers of chicken breast, and the Beef & Chicken Tray as 5 kubideh and 3 chicken. The catering page says the restaurant serves Sunnyvale, Mountain View and Santa Clara. The menu does not say how many people a tray feeds, so ask.
Sides, drinks and dessert
Round out a chicken order with items from the same menu:
- Hummus with Lavash Bread or Kashkebademjan to start.
- Shirazi (Persian Salad): chopped cucumber, tomato and onions.
- Mastokhiar, a cucumber yogurt dip.
- Doogh Non Carbonated or Persian Tea to drink.
- Baklava or Persian Ice Cream Sandwich to finish.
Hours, location and how to order
Shishkabob Mediterranean Cuisine is at 903 E Duane Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, phone (408) 685-2037. The website lists Monday to Saturday, 11 AM to 8 PM, and Sunday, 11 AM to 4 PM. Check the ordering page for current ordering hours.
Order through Shishkabob’s own page rather than a third-party app. The restaurant receives the full order with no app commission.
FAQ
What chicken kabobs does Shishkabob Mediterranean offer?
The ordering page lists Chicken Kabob (1 boneless chicken breast), Chicken Thighs Boneless, Chicken with Bone and, by the skewer, Chicken Kubideh (Ground Chicken) and Chicken Breast. It also has chicken combos, a wrap and a tray.
What is in the 2 Chicken Combo?
The menu describes the 2 Chicken Combo as 1 chicken breast and 1 kubideh (ground beef).
Can I order just a skewer of chicken?
Yes. The Kabobs Per Skewer category lists chicken skewers on their own. The Chicken with Bone skewer is noted as no rice, so check what each listing includes before you order.
Is the chicken at Shishkabob Mediterranean halal?
The restaurant’s website describes its plates, meats and catering trays as halal, and the trays as halal-certified. The ordering page does not carry a halal label, so ask the staff if you need to confirm a specific item.
Where is Shishkabob Mediterranean Cuisine?
It is at 903 E Duane Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, phone (408) 685-2037. The website lists Monday to Saturday, 11 AM to 8 PM, and Sunday, 11 AM to 4 PM.
Order your chicken kabob at Shishkabob
Choose your cut, pick a combo or a skewer, and order straight from the restaurant. Ordering direct means Shishkabob gets the full order with no third-party commission.
