Chicken Koobideh

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Chilling Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 23 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    206 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

Chicken Koobideh

Chicken koobideh features seasoned ground chicken cooked on flat metal skewers. Make this Persian kebab recipe for a flavorful healthy meal!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 lbs boneless chicken breast (cut into 2 inch chunks)
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 medium red onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
  • 1 tsp grated lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 2 tsp advieh spice blend (or Lebanese 7 Spice)
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Basting Sauce

  • reserved water from red pepper and red onion
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp red shatta sauce or favorite chili paste
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
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Instructions

  1. If using wood skewers, soak in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
  2. In a food processor, pulse red bell pepper and red onion until minced. Remove and drain in a sieve over a bowl to collect water for basting sauce.
  3. In a food processor, pulse the chicken until minced well. Add the pepper/onion mixture, garlic, parsley, cilantro, lemon zest, flour and remaining spices. Pulse until mixed well.
  4. Place chicken mixture in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  5. Make the basting sauce. Add lemon juice, chili paste, tomato paste and salt to reserved red pepper and onion water. Stir to combine; set aside.
  6. Divide meat mixture evenly into 8-10 portions. Dip fingers into bowl of cold water, then one portion at a time, form meat around a 1-inch wide flat metal shish kebab skewer, molding and flattening meat to make each chicken koobideh kebab about 6-8 inches long (See Note 2). For a traditional look, gently press meat between your thumb and index finger once meat is on skewer (see photos). If not using skewers, shape meat into 8-inch long log shape. Set kabobs aside on greased wire rack set over a baking tray. Brush each koobideh kebab with basting sauce.
  7. Turn on oven broiler OR clean and preheat charcoal or gas grill to 350°F. Apply cooking oil to grill grates to prevent sticking. Place tray of skewers under broiler, or each kebab skewer on grates of grill. NOTE: Lay skewers perpendicular to the direction of grates to prevent ground meat mixture from falling off into the fire. Cook 3–4 minutes, then turn each skewer over and baste with remaining sauce. Continue cooking another 3-4 minutes.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 206kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 97mg (32%) Sodium 783mg (33%) Potassium 730mg (21%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1163IU (23%) Vitamin C 36mg (40%) Calcium 53mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 206 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 206kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 97mg 32%
Sodium 783mg 33%
Potassium 730mg 16%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 1163IU 23%
Vitamin C 36mg 40%
Calcium 53mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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