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Assyrian Chicken Kebobs Recipe


Assyrian Chicken Kebobs Recipe
ASSYRIAN CHICKEN KEBOBS This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Reecho Estate in Pilot Point, Texas in 1984.

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Ingredients
  • 2 broiling chickens about 2 pounds each
  • 1/4 teaspoon saffron dissolved in 1 tablespoon hot water
  • 1 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 large white onions chopped
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • Juice of one lemon
  • Limes for garnish
  • Parsley sprigs for garnish

Directions
  1. Cut each chicken into 10 pieces then wash and pat dry.
  2. Combine half the saffron, lemon juice, olive oil, onions and salt then beat well with a fork.
  3. Add chicken pieces and mix with marinade then cover and marinate 6 hours in refrigerator.
  4. Start a bed of charcoal at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  5. Let it burn until coals are evenly lit.
  6. Spear wings, breasts and legs on separate skewers.
  7. Melt butter in a small saucepan then add juice of one lemon and remaining saffron.
  8. Grill brochettes 8-15 minutes putting legs on first then breasts and wings.
  9. Turn occasionally and when cooked paint well with butter mixture.
  10. Remove broiled chicken from skewers and arrange on serving platter.
  11. Garnish with lime halves and sprigs of parsley then serve immediately.

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Sounds Delish!!


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