What Makes This Joojeh Kabob Recipe So Yummy?
Fast. The cook time is under 30 minutes.Easy. The hardest part of this recipe is making the saffron water. Which, really, isn’t hard at all.Low Carb. Only 1 carb per serving.Healthy. An amazing air fryer recipe skips the need to deep fry these Persian Chicken Kabobs.
What Is A Persian Chicken Kabob?
I know this says it’s a kabob recipe, and there are just pieces of chicken on the plate in the pictures, but that’s because really it was just easier to throw the chicken in the Air Fryer basket and be done with it. If you want to cook it on the skewers, you can, or you can even put them on skewers when they’re done cooking. Either way, they’re tasty and perfect in the air fryer. Usually, Joojeh Kababs are served with tomatoes and onions. In addition to the vegetables, you’ll also normally find basmati rice as well.
WHAT IS SAFFRON WATER?
Saffron water is used as a way to preserve saffron since it can be an expensive spice. Saffron water is best used when a recipe already calls for liquid in the first place. Typically you would take some saffron and grind it in a mortar and pestle and then put it in a small amount of water for about half an hour. If you don’t want to mess with that, you can just throw a few strands of saffron into the recipe and call it a day for Joojeh Kababs.
How Do You Pronounce Joojeh?
The pronunciation of this word depends on where you’re from. From my experience, you can find two different ways to pronounce Joojeh. I doubt anyone will correct you if you say it either way. So don’t be afraid to give it a try.
What Kind of Chicken Do You Use For A Persian Chicken Kabob
Chicken Breast
This is the more popular choice and you can absolutely use this cut of meat. It is a leaner cut of meat, so you may want to spray with a little extra oil before cooking to maintain the juiciness of the meat while it cooks in the air fryer.
Chicken Thighs
This is my preference. I prefer to make this recipe with boneless skinless chicken thighs because of how juicy they turn out.
Want To Make This Persian Chicken Kabob A Full Persian Meal?
If you’re not eating low carb, I would recommend making this with Sabzi Polo. Deliciously spiced rice that will leave you totally satisfied but somehow still wanting more. Plus it’s made in your Instant Pot, so you know it’ll be done in a flash.
Want More Low Carb Chicken Recipes?
Instant Pot Butter Chicken- My most famous recipe.Buffalo Chicken Casserole- the perfect appetizer or meal.Keto Chicken Tenders- Your kids will beg you for these.French Garlic Chicken- Sauce good enough to drink.Creamy Chicken Salad- Great for meal prep.Chicken Enchilada Casserole- Comfort food without the carbs.
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