Saucepan@saucepan · Shared this recipeFollowMiddle Eastern · mainJoojeh Kabab (Persian Chicken Kabobs)Tender Persian chicken kabobs marinated in a saffron-yogurt mixture, grilled or baked, and served with bread and sides.total40 minprep30 mincook10 minservings5Original recipe on hungrypaprikas.comKeep this recipeAdd a copy of Joojeh Kabab (Persian Chicken Kabobs) to your Saucepan library.Save to my libraryView in my librarySave it to your librarySign in to keep a copy you can scale, cook from and add to your grocery list.Sign in to saveGet the appSaucepan keeps all your recipes in one place, builds your grocery list and rings timers while you cook. Your account works on the website too.Android is coming soon.PrintCopy ingredientsAndroid is coming soon.Ingredients5 servingsBack to 5 servings2 lb chicken thighs, cut into 1.5 inch cubes1 small onion, thinly sliced or grated1 tsp saffron strands, use 1/2 teaspoon if you don't have too much1 cup full fat plain yogurt1.5 tsp salt0.5 tsp black pepper0.25 cup lemon juice, approx. juice of half a lemonStepsClear checksTap an ingredient or step to check it off.1Step 1: Cut the 2 pounds chicken thighs into 1.5 inch cubes for skewering.2Step 2: Peel and thinly slice or grate the 1 small onion.3Step 3: In a mortar and pestle, grind the 1 teaspoon saffron strands until it forms a powder, then bloom it by adding 2 tablespoons of hot water to it and allowing it to sit for 5 minutes.4Step 4: Mix together the 1 cup full fat plain yogurt, onions, saffron, 1 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and 1/4 cup lemon juice until well combined.5Step 5: Marinate the chicken in the yogurt mixture, preferably in an air tight container overnight for optimal flavour.6Step 6: Take the chicken out of the fridge 30 minutes before grilling.7Step 7: Skewer the chicken if you are grilling, preferably on metal skewers. You can also use wood skewers, but make sure to soak them in water for 1 hour before using.8Step 8: Grill the chicken on an outdoor grill, a stove top skillet or grill pan on medium heat for about 5-6 mins on each side. Ensure chicken is white and cooked through on the inside, and golden on the outside.9Step 9: You can also bake in the oven for 20-25 mins at 400F, turning half way.10Step 10: Serve with bread, and if you like some grilled onions, grilled tomatoes, sumac onions and salad on the side.getsaucepan.com/r/cff4b359-09ba-43cf-afde-6d97f45dd360 · Original: https://www.hungrypaprikas.com/joojeh-kabab/
