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Chicken Kebab Recipe is a Persian-style grilled kebab

Chicken Kobideh Recipe: Healthy and Delicious Persian Kebab

Chicken Kobideh Recipe is a popular Iranian kebab made with minced chicken, spices, and saffron. It is a healthier substitute for red meat, suitable for athletes and anyone looking for a low-fat, high-protein meal. You can grill it or cook it on the stove and enjoy it with rice or fresh bread.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Iranian, Middle Eastern, Persian
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g chicken mix of thighs and breasts recommended
  • 1 onion chopped, juice reserved
  • 2 tsp saffron
  • 25 g butter melted
  • Salt pepper, turmeric, paprika, garlic powder (to taste)

Method
 

  1. Step 1:
  2. Cut chicken into small pieces. Chop onion and reserve its juice. Mix chicken with onion juice, saffron, melted butter, and spices.
  3. Step 2:
  4. Knead the mixture for 5 minutes until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours for the flavors to develop.
  5. Step 3:
  6. Shape small portions of the mixture into balls and thread them onto skewers soaked in water.
  7. Step 4:
  8. Grill on hot coals for 5-7 minutes per side until golden.
  9. Alternative: Fry on a non-stick pan on the stove without oil.
  10. Serving Suggestion:
  11. Serve hot with rice, flatbread, grilled vegetables, and a sprinkle of pepper.