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Joojeh Kabab

Persian saffron chicken - marinated chicken kebabs with saffron. Grill classic.

Prep Time4 hours (marinating)
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time4 hours 15 minutes
Servings6
DifficultyEasy

πŸ§‚ Ingredients

  • 1 kg Chicken pieces
  • 1 tsp Saffron
  • 200 g Yogurt
  • 60 ml Lemon juice
  • 1 Onion

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ Instructions

  1. 1

    Marinate chicken in saffron-yogurt.

    ⏱️ 4+ hours
  2. 2

    Thread on skewers.

    ⏱️ 10 minutes
  3. 3

    Grill over charcoal.

    ⏱️ 15 minutes
  4. 4

    Serve with saffron rice and grilled tomato.

πŸ’‘ Pro Tips

  • βœ“Saffron is essential
  • βœ“Charcoal gives best flavor
  • βœ“Don't overcook

πŸ”„ Variations

  • Boneless
  • With lime instead

πŸ₯— Nutrition

Per serving

Calories320
Protein32g
Carbs8g
Fat18g
Fiber0g

🏷️ Tags

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