Saffron Butter Chicken Skewers
Saffron Butter Chicken Skewers feature tender cubes of chicken marinated with onion juice and crushed saffron, then basted in butter for a golden, aromatic finish. Each bite is juicy with gentle warmth from the saffron and a subtle sweetness from the onions. Serve these skewers hot off the grill for a relaxed weeknight dinner or a summer cookout.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Saffron Butter Chicken Skewers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 61 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 1 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 37
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
In a medium bowl, add the cubed chicken and onion juice. Stir in salt and pepper. Fully dissolve the crushed saffron threads into the mixture. Cover and refrigerate to marinate for 8 hours or overnight.
- 2
Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 3
Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers.
- 4
While grilling on the prepared grill, brush with butter often.
- 5
Turn frequently and cook until the meat is no longer pink and the juices run clear, or to your preferred doneness.
- Calories 554.06 kcal High 28%
- Protein 40.08 g Good Source 80%
- Carbohydrate 4.77 g 2%
- Total Fat 40.11 g High 51%
- Saturated Fat 24.25 g High 121%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 199.51 mg High 67%
- Sodium 87.14 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 0.66 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 0.0 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 12.03 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.31 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 93.56 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 0.34 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 1.05 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Saffron Butter Chicken Skewers is made with 5 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Chicken Breast, Onion, and Saffron. Each serving provides about 554.06 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Saffron Butter Chicken Skewers made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Chicken Breast, Onion, Saffron, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Saffron Butter Chicken Skewers?
- About 45 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 554.06 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Saffron Butter Chicken Skewers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Saffron Butter Chicken Skewers healthy?
- Saffron Butter Chicken Skewers has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 554.06 calories and 40.08 g of protein, or 80% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 24.25 g (121% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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