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Name: Authentic Toyug Shashlik (Azerbaijani Pomegranate Chicken Shashlik)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Azerbaijan
Ingredients: 2 lbs (900g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breast, cut into 1.5-inch cubes; 1 cup (240ml) fresh pomegranate juice (unsweetened); 1 large yellow onion, grated or finely minced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or sunflower oil; 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses (optional, for extra tang); 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika (sweet or smoked); 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste); 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, bloomed in 2 tablespoons warm water (optional, for color and aroma); 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1.5-inch chunks (for skewers); 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1.5-inch chunks (for skewers); 1 large red onion, cut into wedges (for skewers); Wooden or metal skewers (if using wooden, soak in water for 30 minutes)

Toyug Shashlik

🇦🇿 Azerbaijan

Baku, Lankaran

Chicken shashlik marinated in pomegranate juice and spices.

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