Joojeh Kabob (Persian Saffron and Yogurt Chicken Kabobs)
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5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Marinating Time
1 d
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
2517 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Persian
Joojeh Kabob (Persian Saffron and Yogurt Chicken Kabobs)
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These traditional Persian chicken kebabs are juicy, tender, and packed with flavor. This recipe is simple, you just need to plan ahead: Marinate the chicken overnight for the best flavor.
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Ingredients
- 2 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch cubes
- 1 pinch saffron threads (about 10 threads) or 1/4 teaspoon of ground saffron
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 large garlic clove, crushed or minced
- Juice from 1 large lemon
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon tomato puree
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
- kosher salt
- black pepper
- Finely chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Bloom the saffron. Use either a pestle and mortar or a spice grinder to grind the saffron until all of the strands become a fine powder. (If you use a pestle and mortar, have patience.) Stir 1/4 teaspoon of the ground saffron with 3 tablespoons of water. Allow to bloom for 10 minutes.
- Make the marinade. To a large bowl, add the sliced onion, garlic, lemon juice, yogurt, olive oil, tomato puree, turmeric, and the bloomed saffron water. Stir to combine.
- Add the chicken. Place the chicken into the bowl with the marinade and season with a large pinch of salt and pepper. Massage the marinade into the chicken until everything is combined and evenly distributed.
- Leave to marinate. Cover with plastic wrap and leave in the fridge overnight for the flavors to develop.
- Skewer the chicken. The next day, remove chicken from the fridge, shake off any excess marinade and thread the chicken pieces onto the soaked skewers. (Discard the marinade and onions.)
- Grill. Lightly oil and heat a gas grill or griddle to medium-high heat. Add the kabobs and cook, uncovered, until the chicken is cooked through, about 10-12 minutes in total. The internal temperature should register 165°F.
- Serve. Place the cooked Joojeh Kabobs on a serving dish and sprinkle with finely chopped fresh parsley. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a full meal, serve these chicken kebabs with a side of
- Persian Rice with Potato Tahdig
- and Persian
- Shirazi Salad
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- Pita Bread
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- Tabouli Salad (Tabbouleh)
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- Baba Ganoush
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- Tzatziki
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- Sauces such as
- Traditional Toum Garlic Sauce
- and
- Tahini Sauce
- complement these kebabs, particularly when wrapped in lavash bread stuffed full of fresh herbs like mint, tarragon, basil and cilantro.
- Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. To reheat, arrange the chicken on a large baking sheet. Heat in the oven at 350F until warmed through.
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- For a full meal, serve these chicken kebabs with a side of Persian Rice with Potato Tahdig and Persian Shirazi Salad. Alternatively serve as part of a mezze-style offering with Pita Bread, Tabouli Salad (Tabbouleh), Baba Ganoush and Tzatziki.
- Sauces such as Traditional Toum Garlic Sauce and Tahini Sauce complement these kebabs, particularly when wrapped in lavash bread stuffed full of fresh herbs like mint, tarragon, basil and cilantro.
- Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. To reheat, arrange the chicken on a large baking sheet. Heat in the oven at 350F until warmed through.
- Visit our shop to browse quality Mediterranean ingredients including olive oils, honey, jams, and spices.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
251.7kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
2.6g
(1%)
Protein
37.5g
(75%)
Fat
9.2g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1.6g
(8%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4.7g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
109.4mg
(36%)
Sodium
203mg
(8%)
Potassium
689.9mg
(20%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
1.3g
(3%)
Vitamin A
65.5IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
3.9mg
(4%)
Calcium
26.8mg
(3%)
Iron
0.8mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2517 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 251.7kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 2.6g | 1% |
| Protein | 37.5g | 75% |
| Fat | 9.2g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.7g | 24% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 109.4mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 203mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 689.9mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 1.3g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 65.5IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3.9mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 26.8mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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