Akbar Joojeh (Iranian Fried Saffron Chicken) - Cooking with Yousef

Hi friends, today we are making a special dish called Akbar Joojeh, which is a Persian Style Fried Chicken eaten with Pomegranate Paste (or Molasses). It is easy to make as long as you are paying attention. Hope you make it and share with us if you do! Love you all and see you soon :) Ingredients List: - A whole chicken - 150 to 200 grams of butter - 1/4 of a bell pepper (green) - 2 cloves of garlic - 1 onion - A little bit of liquid saffron (optional if you don't have any) - 2 tablespoons of salt - 1 teaspoon of black pepper - 1 cup of pomegranate paste or sauce or molasses - Lots of cooking oil ------ #iranianfood #cooking #iraniancuisine #persianfood #recipe #food #akbarjoojeh #howtocook #cwy #persianfriedchicken #iranianfriedchicken #specialdishes #middleeasternfood #friedchicken #howtocook

2025-03-12

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Akbar Joojeh (Persian Style Fried Chicken)
Cooking With Yousef

Akbar Joojeh (Persian Style Fried Chicken)

Cooking With Yousef

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Akbar Joojeh is a Persian fried chicken dish originating from Mazandaran Province in northern Iran. It features boiled then fried small chicken cooked slowly in butter and served with pomegranate paste or molasses. The dish is tender, flavorful, and traditionally enjoyed with rice.

Difficulty:

medium

Cooking Time:

1 hr 15 mins

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