جوجه کباب
Joojeh Kebab
Saffron and lemon chicken, grilled until the edges caramelise.
Prep 20 min · Cook 20 minServes 4Easy
Ingredients
4 pers.
The story behind the dish
Joojeh means 'chick' in Persian. The saffron-lemon marinade is the classic of Persian garden parties and Nowruz picnics.
Cooking mode
- 1Mix onion, lemon juice, oil, saffron water and salt.
- 2Marinate the chicken at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.
- 3Thread onto skewers without packing too tightly.
- 4Grill over medium charcoal 8–10 minutes per side, basting with marinade.
- 5Rest 5 minutes before serving with rice or bread.
Tips & troubleshooting
- ✦Boneless thighs stay juicier than breast.
- ✦Bloom saffron in hot (not boiling) water for the deepest colour.
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