Jun 04 2026
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Persian Jooje Kebab Recipe

Inspired by Yalla
Time2h 30m
Serves2

1 Skewer Grilled Chicken, Onion, Grilled tomato, House-made pickles, Parsley, Lemon, pita

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Marinade

Pickles

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Marinate the Chicken

    In a bowl, mix together yogurt, olive oil, saffron, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and cumin. Cut the chicken into cubes and add to the marinade. Toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Pickles

    In a small pot, combine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil. Slice cucumbers and carrots into thin sticks. Once the mixture is boiling, pour it over the sliced vegetables in a jar and let cool. Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.

Grilling

  1. 3

    Skewer and Grill

    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Cut the onion into wedges and thread the marinated chicken, onion, and tomatoes onto skewers, alternating them. Grill the skewers for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.

  2. 4

    Serve

    Serve the grilled kebabs with pita bread, fresh parsley, lemon wedges, and house-made pickles on the side.

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