Description
A flavorful Persian dish made with marinated chicken and saffron.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken, cut into pieces
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- Skewers for grilling
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, yogurt, saffron, salt, pepper, turmeric, and onion.
- Add chicken pieces to the marinade and mix well.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers.
- Grill the chicken for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until fully cooked.
- Serve with rice and grilled vegetables.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- Adjust spices according to your taste.
- Serve with flatbread or salad if desired.
- Prep Time: 4 hours
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Persian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Persian Saffron Chicken, Joojeh Kabab, grilled chicken, saffron chicken