Boneless Chicken Breast Kabob (Joojeh Kabob)

Ingredients:

• 3 1/2 lb chicken breast, boneless skinless
• 2 onions, sliced thin
• 1/4 tsp saffron, ground & dissolved in 2 TBS of hot water
• 1/2 cup yogurt, plain
• 2 TBS extra virgin olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 tsp black pepper, ground
• 1/4 cup butter, unsalted
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp saffron dissolved in 1 TBS of hot water

Instructions:

1. Cut into 2-inch cubes: 3 1/2 lb chicken breast, boneless skinless
2. Place chicken in a large shallow container and mix in the next 7 ingredients (all but the last 3)
3. Coat all pieces of chicken completely with marinade.
4. Cover and marinate at least 6 hours and up to 2 days in the refrigerator.
5. Start your charcoal at least 30 minutes prior to grilling.
6. Slide chicken breast pieces close together onto metal skewers, leaving room on each end of the skewer to handle without burning yourself. This also insures the meat is resting on the hottest part of your grill.
7. In a small saucepan cook over medium heat until melted and combined:
8. 1/4 cup butter, unsalted
9. 1/4 cup lemon juice
10. 1/4 tsp saffron , ground & dissolved in 1 TBS of hot water
11. Grill kabobs for 8-15 minutes, turning occasionally and basting with butter-lemon mix.
12. The chicken is done when the juice running out is no longer pink.
13. Can be grilled in the oven - 6 - 8 inches from top, 450deg over a pan of water. for 10 - 15 min each side.

Based on Family Spice recipe: http://familyspice.com/recipes/recipe/?recipe_id=94