Joojeh kabab
جوجهکبابSaffron and lemon chicken on the grill
- Serves
- 4
- Preparation
- 20 min
- Cooking
- 15 min
- Course
- Kabab
- For
- For guests, Sizdah Bedar, Everyday
- Diet
- Gluten-free
Joojeh kabab is chicken marinated in grated onion, lemon juice and saffron and grilled on skewers until charred at the edges. It is one of the most popular kababs in Iran, at home and in restaurants.
It is a natural choice for outdoor cooking, and is served with chelow or wrapped in flatbread with grilled tomatoes and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Serves 4
For the marinade
To grill
Method
Tips from the kitchen
- Thigh meat stays juicier than breast; if using breast, do not marinate for more than 12 hours as the lemon can make it mealy.
- Under a domestic grill, set the skewers across a roasting tin about 8 cm from the heat.
