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Medium 5 hr~380 kcal 8/10
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Joojeh Kebab
Persian saffron chicken skewers marinated with onion, lemon, yogurt, and olive oil, then grilled until juicy.
Hard⏱️ 4 hr 43 min📖 1 min readServes 4~455 kcal🇮🇷 Iranian🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 18 min cook 240 min rest
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Timeline
Total 4 h 43 min- Prep25 min
- Resting/Marinating4 h
- Cooking18 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the kebab
- 800 gr Chicken thighs
For the marinade
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Strained yogurt
- 1 adet Onion
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Lemon juice
- 0.3 çay kaşığı(~1.5 ml) Saffron
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Olive oil
General
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Salt
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
For serving
- 4 adet Lavash
- 3 adet Tomatoes
- 1 adet Onion
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Sumac
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Instructions
- 1
Steep the saffron in 2 spoonfuls of hot water for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 2
Cut the chicken into large cubes and grate the marinade onion.
- 3
Mix the yogurt, lemon juice, saffron water, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and grated onion.
- 4
Add the chicken to the marinade and rest in the refrigerator for 4 hours.
4 hr240:00 - 5
Thread the chicken onto skewers and cut the tomatoes in half.
- 6
Cook the skewers in a grill pan for 12 minutes, turning as they cook.
12 min12:00 - 7
Cook the tomatoes in the same pan for 5 minutes, until they take on a charred flavor.
5 min05:00 - 8
Rub the serving onion with sumac and serve the joojeh kebab with lavash and tomatoes.
💡 Tip: Marinate the chicken for at least 4 hours; a short rest perfumes it with saffron but does not tenderize it enough.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve joojeh kebab with lavash, roasted tomatoes, sumac onions, and optional ayran on a grill table.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~455
kcal calories
38
g protein
16
g carbs
27
g fat
Protein 33%Carbs 14%Fat 53%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
- Gluten
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Joojeh Kebab make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Joojeh Kebab take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 18 minutes, including 240 minutes of passive resting; 283 minutes in total.Is Joojeh Kebab difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Joojeh Kebab have?
Approximately 455 kcal per serving. Protein: 38g, carbs: 16g, fat: 27g.Which allergens does Joojeh Kebab contain?
This recipe contains Milk, Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Joojeh Kebab belong to?
This recipe belongs to Iranian cuisine.How many ingredients does Joojeh Kebab need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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