Arabic
Golden Saffron Chicken Kebabs
⏱ 45 minutes
🍽 4 people
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons saffron threads, soaked in 1 tablespoon hot water
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 10 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, whisk together saffron, garlic, olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and mix until they are well coated with the marinade.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the bamboo skewers, leaving a small space between each piece.
- Grill the kebabs for 8-10 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through.
- Serve the kebabs hot with a dollop of yogurt and a sprinkle of parsley.
- Garnish with additional parsley and serve immediately.
