dinner · gluten-free
Joojeh kabab
Persian saffron-lemon chicken skewers, grilled with tomatoes and served over buttered rice.
- Time
- 45min
- Steps
- 5
Ingredients
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Contains milk.
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Method
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1
Mix onion juice, lemon, yogurt, oil, half the saffron water, salt and pepper; marinate chicken overnight.
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2
Thread onto skewers; thread tomatoes separately.
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3
Grill over high heat, turning, 10–12 minutes until the chicken reaches 74°C (165°F).
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4
Baste with remaining saffron water and melted butter.
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5
Serve with rice, grilled tomatoes and sumac.
