Best Chicken Thigh Kebabs With Turmeric Chile And Saffron Recipes
SAFFRON-YOGURT CHICKEN KEBABS
A easy, rich Greek yogurt-based marinade is the key to these juicy flame-kissed chicken skewers that you can grill for a quick dinner.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers Finger Food Recipes
Yield Serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk to combine yogurt, oil, lemon zest and juice, thyme, garlic, saffron, paprika, turmeric, cayenne, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- Add chicken to yogurt marinade and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high. Thread chicken onto six 10-inch skewers and season with salt and pepper. Grill chicken until cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes per side. Drizzle with oil and serve with lemon wedges.
CHICKEN-THIGH KEBABS WITH TURMERIC, CHILE AND SAFFRON
This recipe comes from Edward Khechemyan, the chef of Adana in Los Angeles. The food is not easily categorized. He learned to cook from his father, but given that that man was from Iran, that his upbringing was Armenian-American and that the Russian influence was strong everywhere, the menu is a hodgepodge in the best sense of the word, boasting of innumerable kebabs and more than a few intriguing salads and dishes of beans, and of rice and other grains. In his kitchen, Khechemyan moves quickly, and within 30 minutes, we had done four kebabs. The marinades are simple (he uses a lot of mild dried red chili powder, the kind you can most easily buy in Korean markets), and the grilling technique is not difficult. But it's unusual: he grills slowly (over briquettes fired with gas, by the way), not too close to the fire, he insists, until gorgeously browned. The fire is not superhot, but it's even - gas is good for that - and he keeps the grill grate a good six inches above the fire
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, lunch, main course
Time 3h20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine all the ingredients in a nonreactive dish (or a resealable plastic bag), and marinate in the refrigerator between 3 hours and overnight.
- Once the chicken has marinated, discard the onions (or grill them on the side in a grill basket, or sauté on the stovetop, if you like), and thread the chicken onto skewers. Heat a charcoal or gas grill; the flame should be fairly low and the rack about 6 inches from the heat.
- Grill the chicken slowly, turning as necessary and basting with any leftover marinade, until it's browned all over, 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 416, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 45 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 672 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
GRILLED CHICKEN SKEWERS
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories lunch, weekday, poultry, main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Start a gas or charcoal grill (or preheat the broiler); the fire should be moderately hot. If you're using wooden skewers, soak them in water to cover while you prepare the food. Using 8 skewers, alternate the ingredients, but generally, surround both chicken and sausage with the moister lemon and eggplant. Pack the food fairly tightly together on each skewer, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. If you're not using rosemary skewers, tuck some rosemary among the chicken and vegetables.
- Grill over moderate heat, covered or not, turning the skewers 3 or 4 times to brown evenly. Total cooking time will be 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the heat of the grill and the distance from the heat source. When the chicken and sausage are browned, the eggplant will be tender; do not overcook.
- Serve, squeezing hot lemon juice over all.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 741, UnsaturatedFat 35 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 57 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 45 grams, SaturatedFat 18 grams, Sodium 963 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
PERSIAN SAFFRON-BRAISED CHICKEN THIGHS
Juicy chicken thighs are braised in a delicious curry-saffron sauce. A simple chicken dish to impress company or to have for a weeknight dinner! Serve with rice, greens, or salad!
Provided by Sumac and Salsa
Categories Chicken Thighs
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place saffron threads into a small bowl and crush them up a bit with a spoon. Add 3 to 4 tablespoons of hot water and stir. Let bloom for about 10 minutes - the water should turn bright yellow/orange. Set aside.
- Season chicken thighs on both sides with about 1 teaspoon salt and freshly cracked pepper.
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs and sear on both sides until golden, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove and place on a plate to the side. Add onion to the same skillet and cook until soft and translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and curry powder and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and add saffron mixture. Season with remaining 1 teaspoon salt and freshly cracked pepper. Stir to combine. Return chicken thighs to the skillet, cover, and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes, flipping thighs halfway through cook time. Season to taste and serve with the sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.7 calories, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 96 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 27.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 1301.1 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
IRANIAN CHICKEN WITH TURMERIC, SAFFRON, AND LEMON JUICE
I love the recipes found on My Persian Kitchen, as they are authentic and delicious Iranian dishes. I chose this one, "Mitra's Sunshine Chicken" not only because it had my name in it, but because I remember my step mother having made this dish and I absolutely love it! The flavors are elegant and delicious. From My Persian Kitchen.
Provided by Barbell Bunny
Categories Chicken Thigh & Leg
Time 45m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Rough chop the onion and place in a large pot.
- Add chicken on top.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Add turmeric.
- Add 1/2 cup of water.
- Cover and cook for 30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked all the way through. 10 minutes into the cooking, give the whole pot a stir to allow the turmeric to coat the chicken and onions.
- If you choose to use fresh lemon juice, squeeze your lemons now.
- When the chicken is done, remove it from the pot and keep warm.
- Add saffron mixed with water and lemon juice to the water remaining in your pot. Adjust seasonings if needed.
- With a hand or regular blender, process the juice and onion until nice and smooth. Let reduce for a few minutes on low hear until the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.
- Arrange your chicken in a platter and pour the sauce over the chicken.
- Serve with Iranian polo (rice).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 254, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 118.3, Sodium 123.6, Carbohydrate 4.8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.9, Protein 28.6
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