SAFFRON-YOGURT CHICKEN KEBABS

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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

3/4 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces
6 lemon wedges, for serving

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.

Kwesi Eli
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These kebabs were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more spices to the marinade next time.


Peter Kefa Jiwe
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These kebabs were amazing! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the saffron yogurt marinade gave it a really delicious flavor. I will definitely be making these again.


Juk bahadur Gurung
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I made these kebabs for my family and they loved them! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the saffron yogurt marinade gave it a really unique and flavorful taste. I would definitely make these again.


Kelvin Faustin
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These kebabs were a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I would use less chili powder next time.


kobe101
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I'm not a big fan of saffron, but I really enjoyed these kebabs. The yogurt marinade helped to balance out the flavor of the saffron, and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Blazely Flame
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These kebabs were easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the saffron yogurt marinade gave it a nice tangy flavor. I served them with basmati rice and a side of grilled vegetables.


shani Madu
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my kebabs turned out dry and overcooked. I think I may have cooked them for too long.


Joseph muya
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These kebabs were delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the saffron yogurt marinade gave it a really nice flavor. I would definitely make these again.


Bimala Singh123
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The saffron yogurt marinade is amazing! It gives the chicken a really unique and flavorful taste. I will definitely be making these kebabs again.


Kirill Surikov
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These kebabs were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add more yogurt to the marinade next time.


md masum lslam
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I really enjoyed these kebabs. The saffron yogurt marinade made the chicken really tender and flavorful. I would definitely make these again.


Vasilis
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These kebabs are so easy to make, and they always turn out perfectly. I love the combination of saffron and yogurt in the marinade. It gives the chicken a really unique and flavorful taste.


Khuwaja Hassnad
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a winner. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the saffron yogurt marinade gives it a really nice flavor. I love serving these kebabs with basmati rice and a side of grilled vegetables.


Bxby_naee
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The flavors in this dish are amazing! The saffron and yogurt combination is perfect, and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe.


Jayne Neary
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These kebabs were a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the saffron yogurt marinade. I'll definitely be making these again for my next gathering.


Aaron-Smith Juel
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I'm not usually a fan of yogurt-marinated chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was incredibly tender and flavorful, and the saffron added a really nice touch. I'll definitely be making this again.


Dolourous Haze
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These saffron yogurt chicken kebabs were an absolute delight! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the yogurt marinade imparted a wonderfully tangy flavor. The saffron added a subtle yet distinct aroma that really elevated the dish. I served the keb