Tender pieces of chicken, marinated in an exquisite blend of traditional herbs and spices and painstakingly slow-cooked with saffron, which gives the kabab its unique flavor.
Joojeh Kabab is a Persian dish that consists of grilled pieces of chicken on skewers. It is usually served with either rice or bread and can be eaten as an appetizer, main course, or as a snack.
In Iran, Joojeh Kabab is a popular dish and it can be found in many restaurants across the country.
This type of kebab is popular in Iran, Turkey and Iraq. It was also influenced by the Indian tandoori chicken dish.
There are various versions of this dish, with different sauces and toppings.
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Joojeh Kabab Recipe
Tender pieces of chicken, marinated in an exquisite blend of traditional herbs and spices and painstakingly slow-cooked with saffron, which gives the kabab its unique flavor.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Resting Time1 dayd
Total Time1 dayd40 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Middle Eastern, Persian
Ingredients for Joojeh Kabab
500gChicken Breastsboneless, skinless, chopped
1Oniongrated
1cupPlain Yogurt
1 1/2tbspExtra-Virgin Olive Oil
Juice and Zest of 1/2 Lemon
2tbspLime Juice
1tbspButter melted
1Garlic Clovefinely chopped
1/2tspTurmeric Powder
1/2tspSaffron Strandsmixed with 1 tbsp milk or hot water
handfulCoriander Leaves chopped
1/4tspRed Chilli Powder
Lime Wedges
as per tasteSalt
as per tasteBlack Pepper Powder
Wooden Skewers soaked in water
How to make Joojeh Kabab
Mix onion, yogurt, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, turmeric powder and salt in a bowl.
Add saffron strands and mix well.
Add red chilli powder and chicken pieces.
Mix well and ensure the chicken pieces are evenly coated.
Cover with a lid and keep it in the fridge for a minimum of 24 to 36 hours.
From time to time stir the bowl.
Remove the chicken and discard the marinade.
Skewer the chicken pieces.
Mix lemon juice and butter in a bowl.
Place the skewers on a hot grill and baste with the lemon-butter sauce from time to time.
Cook, turning from time to time, till chicken is cooked and tender.
Remove and transfer them to a serving plate.
Garnish with coriander leaves and squeeze a bit of lemon juice.
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