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Jujeh Kabab (Spiced Chicken and Tomato Kebabs)

A marinade of orange, cumin, and saffron flavors these juicy chicken kebabs.
From: Saveur SERVES 4

1 cup plain yogurt
½ cup fresh lime juice
2 tbsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. orange zest
1 tbsp. ground cumin
1 tbsp. kosher salt
1 tbsp. ground black pepper
2 tsp. crushed saffron
1 tsp. ground coriander
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 large yellow onion, sliced
2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
4 plum tomatoes, cored
Ground sumac, to garnish
2 limes, halved
Lavash or pita, for serving

Stir together yogurt, juice, oil, zest, cumin, salt, pepper, saffron, coriander, garlic, and onions in a bowl; add chicken, and toss to coat. Chill for 4 hours. Build a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill, heat a gas grill to medium-high, or heat broiler to high. Skewer chicken on 4 metal skewers, and skewer tomatoes lengthwise on another skewer. Grill chicken and tomatoes, turning often, until tomatoes are soft and charred, about 7 minutes, and chicken is cooked through and slightly charred, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle skewers with sumac; serve with limes and lavash.