🇮🇷 Iran recipe
Joojeh Kebab
Joojeh Kebab is one of the most popular and accessible kebabs in Iran, featuring succulent pieces of chicken marinated in a vibrant mixture of saffron, fresh lemon juice, onion, and yogurt. The marinade tenderizes the chicken while infusing it with a distinctive golden color and floral aroma. Grilled over hot charcoal until beautifully charred on the outside and impossibly juicy within, it is a staple of Iranian outdoor gatherings and kebab shops.
Prep20 mins + 6 hrs marinate
Cook15 mins
Serves4
Difficultyeasy
Ingredients
- 1kg boneless chicken thighs, cut into 4cm pieces
- 1 large onion, grated and juice extracted
- 80ml fresh lemon juice (about 3 lemons)
- 3 tablespoons plain yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground saffron, bloomed in 3 tablespoons hot water
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons melted butter for basting
- 4 ripe tomatoes, halved, for grilling
Method
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Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 360
- Protein
- 34 g
- Carbs
- 5 g
- Fat
- 20 g
