Jujeh Kabob (Persian Chicken Kabobs)

Name: Jujeh Kabob (Persian Chicken Kabobs)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 385 min
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, sliced thin; 1 lime, juiced; 1 lemon, juiced; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 0.33333334326744 teaspoon crushed saffron; 0.25 cup olive oil; 3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes; metal skewers

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This is a classic Persian chicken kabob that is very delicious and tasty. Serve with roasted tomatoes, fresh onions, sliced lemons, and rice.

Recipe by Reza Michael

Updated on January 4, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

6 hrs

Total Time:

6 hrs 25 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

12 kabobs

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Ingredients

1 medium onion, sliced thin
1 lime, juiced
1 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
⅓ teaspoon crushed saffron
¼ cup olive oil
3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
metal skewers

Directions

Combine onion, lime juice, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and saffron in a large glass bowl. Mix in olive oil. Press chicken into the bowl lightly and cover with plastic wrap. Let marinate for 6 hours to overnight, mixing every few hours to make sure chicken is coated.
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
Remove chicken from the bowl, shake off excess marinade, and discard marinade left in the bowl. Place chicken onto metal skewers, making sure it's not too tightly packed.
Cook skewers on the preheated grill until chicken is browned and no longer pink in the center, turning as needed, 10 to 15 minutes total.

Cook's Notes:

You can use boneless chicken thighs cut into quarters instead of chicken breasts.

You can use soaked bamboo skewers instead of metal.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

346	Calories
15g	Fat
5g	Carbs
48g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 346
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g	19%
Saturated Fat 3g	14%
Cholesterol 129mg	43%
Sodium 1277mg	56%
Total Carbohydrate 5g	2%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 48g
Vitamin C 19mg	96%
Calcium 45mg	3%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 460mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.