Jujeh Kabob
Jujeh Kabob is a classic Persian dish featuring tender pieces of chicken marinated in a flavorful mixture of yogurt, saffron, lemon juice, and onion. The marinated chicken is traditionally grilled on skewers until juicy and lightly charred. This recipe delivers a vibrant and aromatic main course.
وصفة أصلية من Forkin
- الوقت الإجمالي
- 2 س 35 د
- عدد الحصص
- 4
- الصعوبة
- متوسطة
- لكل حصة
- 483 kcal
معلومات مسببات الحساسية: قد تحتوي على حليب. تحقّق دائمًا من عبوات المكوّنات إذا كنت تعاني حساسية.
تحضير المكوّنات
المكوّنات
المكوّنات
- 900 gchicken breast, boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 قطعةyellow onion, grated
- 0.5 كوبplain yogurt
- 3 ملعقة كبيرةlemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 0.25 ملعقة صغيرةsaffron threads, ground and bloomed in 2 tbsp hot water
- 2 ملعقة كبيرةolive oil
- 1 ملعقة صغيرةsalt
- 0.5 ملعقة صغيرةblack pepper, freshly ground
garnish
- 2 قطعةtomato, halved, for grilling(اختياري)
- 1 قطعةbell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces, for grilling(اختياري)
الأدوات
tongs · grater · grill · large bowl
طريقة التحضير
خطوة بخطوة
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the grated yellow onion, plain yogurt, lemon juice, bloomed saffron, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
حوالي 2 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: Ensure the saffron is fully bloomed to release its maximum flavor and color.
- 2
Add the chicken breast cubes to the marinade and mix well, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated.
حوالي 1 د
- 3
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and tenderize the chicken.
حوالي 2 س
ملاحظة الطاهي: Longer marination results in more tender and flavorful kabobs.
- 4
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
حوالي 5 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: If using a charcoal grill, ensure the coals are ash-gray before cooking.
- 5
Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the metal skewers, without overcrowding them.
حوالي 5 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: If adding optional vegetables like bell pepper or tomato, alternate them with the chicken on separate skewers or at the ends of the chicken skewers.
- 6
Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
حوالي 1 د
- 7
Place the skewers on the hot grill and cook for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice char.
حوالي 15 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: The internal temperature of cooked chicken should reach 74°C (165°F).
- 8
If using, grill the tomato halves and bell pepper pieces alongside the chicken until softened and slightly charred.
حوالي 5 د
- 9
Remove the kabobs from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
حوالي 2 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: Resting allows the juices to redistribute, keeping the chicken moist.
لكل حصة
القيم الغذائية
- السعرات الحرارية
- 482.7kcal
- البروتين
- 72g
- الكربوهيدرات
- 9.1g
- الدهون
- 16.1g
- الألياف
- 1.8g
- السكر
- 5.7g
تقديرات محسوبة من كميات مكوّنات الوصفة. قد تختلف القيم باختلاف العلامات التجارية والبدائل.
حافظ على جودتها
Store leftover Jujeh Kabob in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a microwave or oven until warmed through, being careful not to dry out the chicken.