Description
These juicy, flavorful Chicken Koobideh kebabs blend fragrant spices, tender ground chicken, and saffron into perfect, smoky skewers. Ideal for grilling season or any time you want a taste of Persian-inspired delight. Serve with warm flatbread and fresh herbs for an unforgettable meal! #chickenkoobideh #persiankebab #grilledchicken #flavorfulrecipes
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Koobideh:
- 2 pounds ground chicken
- 1 teaspoon crushed saffron
- ¼ cup ice cubes
- 1 whole yellow onion, grated and drained
- 1 tablespoon garlic, finely minced
- ½ tablespoon coriander
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ tablespoon salt
- ½ tablespoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, grated onion, minced garlic, crushed saffron, and ice cubes. Mix well.
- Add coriander, turmeric, black pepper, salt, and smoked paprika to the mixture.
- Knead the mixture thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly combined and the mixture becomes sticky.
- Shape the mixture onto skewers into long, flat kebabs.
- Grill or cook over medium-high heat until fully cooked and browned on all sides, about 10–15 minutes.
- Serve hot with your choice of sides or warm flatbread.
Notes
- Grate and squeeze out excess moisture from the onion to prevent soggy kebabs.
- The ice cubes help keep the mixture cool and tender while mixing.
- Use metal or soaked wooden skewers to prevent burning.
- For extra smoky flavor, grill over charcoal if possible.
- Serve with sumac, fresh herbs, or a squeeze of lemon for an authentic touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kebab
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg