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Joojeh Kabab (Saffron Chicken Kebab)
Joojeh Kabab (Saffron Chicken Kebab) reads citrus 6.5, sourness 6.4 and richness 5.4 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Persian main, about 2 hr 40 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 4.3 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 1.7 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 8.4 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.9 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.5 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.1 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Citrus 6.5 · Sourness 6.4 · Richness 5.4 · Umami 3.6 · Allium 3.6 · Funk & Ferment 3.5 · Salinity 3.5 · Floral 2.4 · Warm Spice 1.9 · Bitterness 1.7 · Sweetness 1.3 · Fruity 1.3 · Herbaceous 1.1 · Heat 1.0 · Smoke 0.9 · Earthy 0.6
What's in it (8)
- 2 lbs chicken pieces
- 1/4 tsp saffron
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 onion (grated)
- 1/2 cup yogurt
- 2 tbsp butter
- salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Time & effort: about 2 hr 40 min (40 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 138.6 kcal, 23.4 g protein, 4.2 g fat, 1.9 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Marinate chicken in a mixture of saffron water, lemon juice, grated onion, and yogurt for several hours.
- Thread onto skewers and grill over charcoal, basting with saffron butter, until the chicken is cooked through with golden, slightly charred edges.
- Serve with grilled tomatoes and flatbread.
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- Greek Chicken Meatball Bowls with Lemon Rice — Greek
- Grilled Pork Souvlaki Skewers — Greek
- Souvlaki — Greek
- Chicken Piccata Pasta — Italian-American
- Pork Souvlaki Skewers with Pita — Greek
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