Assyrian Chicken Kebab Recipe

1. 1

   Cut each chicken into 10 pcs.

2. 2

   Wash and pat dry pcs of chicken.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, combine half the saffron and 1 c. lemon juice, 2 Tbsp.

4. 4

   extra virgin olive oil, the onions and 2 tsp.

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   salt.

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   Beat well with a fork.

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   Add in the pcs of chicken and mix with marinade.

8. 8

   Mix well, cover and marinate at least 6 hrs and up to 2 days in refrigerator.

9. 9

   Start a bed of charcoal at least 30 min before cooking.

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    (You can use a hair dryerinstead of a fan to speed up the process.)

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    Let it burn till the coals are proportionately lit, or possibly heat the oven broiler.

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    Spear wings, breasts and legs on separate skewers (they require different cooking times).

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    Heat butter in a small saucepan.

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    Add in juice of one lemon and remaining saffron.

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    Grill brochettes 8-15 min, putting the legs on first, then thebreasts and wings.

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    Turn occasionally.

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    When cooked, paint with butter mix.

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    The chicken is done when the juice which runs out is yellow rather than pink.

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    Remove broiled chicken from skewers and arrange chicken on serving platter.

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    Garnish with limes cut in half and sprigs of parsley.

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    Serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.