Joojeh Kabob (Yogurt Saffron Chicken Kebabs) Recipe

Ingredients (12)

• 1 teaspoon saffron threads
• 6 tablespoons warm water
• 2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breast, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 2 tablespoons saffron water (reserved from soaking)
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice