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Joojeh Kabab

Persian chicken kebab - saffron-marinated grilled chicken. The most popular kabab.

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time4 hours (including marinating)
Servings4
DifficultyEasy

πŸ§‚ Ingredients

  • 800 g Chicken pieces
  • 200 ml Yogurt
  • 1 tsp Saffron
  • 60 ml Lemon juice
  • 1 Onion
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ Instructions

  1. 1

    Bloom saffron in hot water.

    ⏱️ 5 minutes
  2. 2

    Mix marinade. Marinate chicken 3+ hours.

    ⏱️ 3+ hours
  3. 3

    Skewer. Grill over charcoal.

    ⏱️ 12-15 minutes
  4. 4

    Serve with saffron rice and grilled tomatoes.

πŸ’‘ Pro Tips

  • βœ“Saffron is essential
  • βœ“Charcoal gives best flavor
  • βœ“National favorite

πŸ”„ Variations

  • With bone-in
  • Boneless

πŸ₯— Nutrition

Per serving

Calories320
Protein36g
Carbs6g
Fat18g
Fiber0g

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