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Easy 2 hr 55 min~260 kcal 7/10
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Jujeh Kebab
Persian saffron-lemon chicken kebabs marinated with onion and yogurt, then grilled and served with rice and tomatoes.
Hard⏱️ 3 hr 20 min📖 1 min readServes 4~470 kcal🇮🇷 Iranian🌍 Full translation
30 min prep 50 min cook 120 min rest
- #High Protein
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Timeline
Total 3 h 20 min- Prep30 min
- Resting/Marinating2 h
- Cooking50 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the marinade
- 800 gr Chicken breast
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Yogurt
- 1 adet Yellow onion
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Lemon juice
- 0.3 çay kaşığı(~1.5 ml) Saffron
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Warm water
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Olive oil
- 1.5 tatlı kaşığı(~15 ml) Salt
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
For serving
- 4 adet Tomatoes
- 4 porsiyon Rice pilaf
- 4 adet Lavash
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Instructions
- 1
Bloom the saffron in warm water for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 2
Cut the chicken breast into large cubes, grate the onion, and squeeze out its juice.
- 3
Mix the yogurt, onion juice, lemon juice, saffron water, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- 4
Add the chicken to the marinade and rest in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
2 hr120:00 - 5
Thread the chicken onto skewers and place the tomatoes whole on separate skewers.
- 6
Cook the skewers on the grill for 14 minutes, turning.
14 min14:00 - 7
Serve jujeh kebab with rice pilaf, lavash, and charred tomatoes.
💡 Tip: Do not add saffron directly to the yogurt; blooming it in warm water first gives clearer color and aroma from expensive saffron.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve jujeh kebab with rice, charred tomatoes, and lavash if desired; sumac onion fits the Turkish table well.
Good sources
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)
~470
kcal calories
38
g protein
36
g carbs
18
g fat
Protein 33%Carbs 31%Fat 36%
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 Jujeh Kebab make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Jujeh Kebab take?
Prep 30 minutes, cooking 50 minutes, including 120 minutes of passive resting; 200 minutes in total.Is Jujeh Kebab difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Jujeh Kebab have?
Approximately 470 kcal per serving. Protein: 38g, carbs: 36g, fat: 18g.Which allergens does Jujeh Kebab contain?
This recipe contains Milk, Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Jujeh Kebab belong to?
This recipe belongs to Iranian cuisine.How many ingredients does Jujeh Kebab need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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