Jun 04 2026
RestaurantsYallaPersian Jooje Kebab With Rice Recipe

Persian Jooje Kebab With Rice Recipe

Inspired by Yalla
Time1h 30m
Serves4

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

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Ingredients

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For the Jooje Kebab

For the Rice

For the Pickles

Method

Marinating the Chicken

  1. 1

    Prepare the Marinade

    In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, saffron, salt, and black pepper. Add finely chopped onion.

  2. 2

    Marinate the Chicken

    Cut the chicken breast into pieces suitable for skewering. Add to the marinade and let it sit for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.

Cooking the Kebab

  1. 3

    Skewering

    Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers, alternating with grilled tomatoes.

  2. 4

    Grilling

    Grill the skewers on medium-high heat for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until the chicken is cooked through.

Cooking the Rice

  1. 5

    Rinse the Rice

    Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

  2. 6

    Cook the Rice

    In a pot, bring water to a boil, add salt and rice. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes until the rice is fluffy.

  3. 7

    Add Butter

    Stir in the butter just before serving.

Preparing the Pickles

  1. 8

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Slice the cucumber and carrot into thin strips.

  2. 9

    Pickling

    In a bowl, mix vinegar, sugar, and salt. Add the cucumber and carrot, and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.

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