Joojeh Kebab - Persian Grilled Chicken Kebabs

Name: Joojeh Kebab - Persian Grilled Chicken Kebabs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 lb Chicken Thighs (Boneless, Skinless - Cut into 1 ½ inch chunks); 4 tbsp Plain Yoghurt (or Greek); ½ Onion (grated); 2 tsp Garlic Paste; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; 1 tsp Smoked Paprika (Optional); 3 tbsp Saffron Water (from bloomed Saffron, see notes); 2 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black Pepper; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 4 tbsp Butter (Melted); 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 ½ tbsp Lemon Juice; 2 tbsp Saffron Water (from bloomed Saffon, see notes); Pinch Black Pepper; Skewers (Soaked in water for 30 minutes)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:25min

Joojeh Kebab - Persian Grilled Chicken Kebabs - Joojeh kebab or Joojeh Kabob is a popular recipe for juicy, tender, flavourful grilled Persian chicken kebabs. In this recipe, Chicken Breast or boneless Chicken Thighs are marinaded in and then basted with Lemon, Onions, Salt, Black Pepper and Saffron. Joojeh Kabab has a unique and incredible flavour because of the added Saffron which makes the Chicken yellow as well as fragrant and mouth wateringly delicious. The kebabs themselves are usually cooked over Charcoal and are served alongside Saffron Rice, grilled Vegetables and Persian flatbread (Sangak) or Lavash. This quick and easy recipe can also be made in a grill, in the oven or on the stove top.

Updated at: Wed, 27 Nov 2024 04:14:33 GMT