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Joojeh Kabab for Sizdah Bedar – Saffron and Lemon Chicken

Joojeh Kabab for Sizdah Bedar – Saffron and Lemon Chicken

Ingredients

  • INGREDIENTS FOR JOOJEH KABAB
  • Chicken breast around 600–800 g
  • Shashlik skewers
  • INGREDIENTS FOR THE MARINADE
  • 2 – 4 Lemons
  • 1/2 tsp Saffron threads
  • A pinch of sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 Onion
  • 500 g Yogurt
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. PREPARATION OF JOOJEH KABAB
  2. Cut the chicken breast into cubes.
  3. Grind the saffron with sugar in a mortar, then add 20 ml of hot water and let it steep for 10 minutes.
  4. Slice the onion into strips. Squeeze the lemons.
  5. In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients well.
  6. Marinate the chicken breast cubes in the mixture for at least 3 hours, or ideally overnight, covered in the fridge.
  7. Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  8. Thread the chicken cubes onto the skewers and place them on a baking sheet. Grill in the oven for about 45 minutes.
  9. Turn the skewers occasionally to ensure even cooking.