Persian Saffron Chicken (Joojeh) - delicious Canadian chicken recipe
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Poulet au Safran Persan (Joojeh)

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50 min4380 cal

Par ChickenRecipes.ca Team|15 mars 2024

Saffron is expensive, but you need so little — a pinch dissolved in warm water creates a golden, floral marinade that transforms chicken into something regal. Persian joojeh uses yogurt, saffron, lemon juice, and onion as a marinade, ideally overnight. Grill or broil the chicken until charred on the edges. The yogurt tenderizes the meat while the saffron provides that distinctive golden colour and delicate flavour. Serve with basmati rice, grilled tomatoes, and a plate of fresh herbs — sabzi — which is how Persian families eat.

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Ingrédients

Portions :
4

Instructions

Valeur nutritive par portion

380
Calories
34g
Protéines
20g
Lipides
26g
Glucides
Fibres3g
Sucre12g
Sodium610mg

Avis

4.7 / 5 (719 avis)
Sarah W.
Jun 21, 2025

Absolutely delicious! The whole family devoured it.

Brandon Y.
Sep 17, 2025

The flavours are incredible. Restaurant quality at home!

Ashley L.
Aug 21, 2025

Made this twice already this month. So delicious!

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Prep :
30 min
Cuisson :
20 min
Total :
50 min
Portions :
4
Difficulte :
Medium

Conseils de pro

  • 1Most international spices are available at T&T, Adonis, or the international aisle of Loblaws, Metro, and Sobeys.
  • 2Marinating overnight makes a significant difference in flavour penetration — plan ahead when possible.
  • 3Bone-in chicken is preferred for most international recipes because the bones add body and richness to the sauce.

Variantes

  • Swap chicken thighs for drumsticks — they're often cheaper and work in nearly every international recipe.
  • Vegetarian version: replace chicken with chickpeas or firm tofu for most recipes.
  • Adjust spice levels freely — start with half the chili/heat components and add more to taste.
Persian Saffron Chicken (Joojeh) - delicious Canadian chicken recipe
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Poulet au Safran Persan (Joojeh)

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