Joojeh Kabab (Persian Saffron Chicken Kebab)
Joojeh kabab is a classic chicken kebob recipe from Iran. Chicken pieces are smothered in a delicious saffron chicken kebob marinade and have such delicious flavor thanks to saffron and lemon.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 25 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs (cut into 1.5 inch cubes)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 large onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/3 cup olive oil (extra virgin)
- 1 lemon (juice of )
- 1/4 cup bloomed saffron (See notes)
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl mix yogurt, sliced onion, oil, lemon juice and saffron and salt.
- 2
Place the chicken in the marinade and stir well so all pieces are covered with marinade.
- 3
Cover the bowl and refrigerate and let the chicken marinate for at least three hours up to twenty four hours.
- 4
Once ready to cook, place the bowl in room temperature for 15 minutes.
- 5
Preheat the grill to medium high. Thread the chicken pieces onto skewers and place them on a baking sheet.
- 6
Once the grill is hot, grill the chicken kabobs for 5 minutes on each side until golden and fully cooked on the inside.