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
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Agu Faith
agu_faith86@yahoo.comI've made these kebabs several times now and they're always a hit. They're perfect for a summer cookout or a weeknight meal.
Faith Porter
f_p@hotmail.comThese kebabs are a great way to add some variety to your weeknight meals. They're easy to make and they're always a hit with my family.
Precious Nelta (Revoningo)
preciousn@gmail.comI love that these kebabs can be cooked on the grill or in the oven. They're perfect for any occasion.
Lisa Stafford
staffordl25@hotmail.comThese kebabs are a great way to use up leftover chicken. They're also a healthy and delicious way to get your vegetables.
Tom Budd
budd@gmail.comI've tried many different chicken kebab recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chicken is so tender and the flavors are amazing.
mosharraf bappi
bappimosharraf46@gmail.comThese kebabs are so flavorful and juicy. I love the combination of spices.
Jacob Turnbeaugh
jacobturnbeaugh@gmail.comI made these kebabs for my friends and they raved about them. They said they were the best chicken kebabs they'd ever had.
Sammy Davids
s@hotmail.co.ukThese kebabs are delicious and healthy. I love that they're made with all-natural ingredients.
Shavontae Scott
s_s@yahoo.comI've made these kebabs several times now and they're always a hit. They're perfect for a summer cookout or a weeknight meal.
Alfaj Sorkar
alfaj.sorkar@gmail.comThese kebabs are a great way to add some variety to your weeknight meals. They're easy to make and they're always a hit with my family.
Sila Thap
s_thap@hotmail.comI love that these kebabs can be cooked on the grill or in the oven. They're perfect for any occasion.
Faruk Bhai
faruk_bhai75@hotmail.comThese kebabs are a great way to use up leftover chicken. They're also a healthy and delicious way to get your vegetables.
M A Kalam
m-kalam24@hotmail.comI've tried many different chicken kebab recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chicken is so tender and the flavors are amazing.
Nazaqat Hussain
h_n@hotmail.comThese kebabs are so flavorful and juicy. I love the combination of spices.
Newton
newton93@yahoo.comI made these kebabs for my friends and they raved about them. They said they were the best chicken kebabs they'd ever had.
Ben mupasiri
mupasiri.b@aol.comThese kebabs are delicious and healthy. I love that they're made with all-natural ingredients.
Azan Ahmad
azan.ahmad@yahoo.comI've made these kebabs several times now and they're always a hit. They're perfect for a summer cookout or a weeknight meal.
Obiefuna Ebuu
e_obiefuna@gmail.comThese kebabs are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.
Innocent Yenah
y_innocent@yahoo.comI made these kebabs last night and they were a hit! My family loved them. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.
Green Bangla
b43@hotmail.comThese chicken kebabs were amazing! The turmeric, chile, and saffron gave them a delicious flavor, and they were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making these again.