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Zaatar Grilled Chicken Recipe
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Zaatar Grilled Chicken Recipe

A tangy blend of herbs, lemon juice, and olive oil gives grilled chicken a Middle Eastern flavor.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken, grilled, zaatar
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 472kcal
Cost 15

Ingredients

Ingredients for the Zaatar

Instructions

  • Preheat a grill or BBQ to medium-high.
  • In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients for the zaatar and mix well.
    ¼ cup. sumac, 2 tbsp. dried thyme, 1 tbsp. dried basil, 2 tbsp. dried marjoram, 2 tbsp. dried oregano
  • In another bowl, whisk together the olive oil, the zaatar, the lemon juice, the lemon zest, and the garlic, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
    ¼ cup. olive oil, 2 tbsp. lemon juice, 1 tsp. lemon zest, 1 garlic clove, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, 2 tbsp. zaatar
  • Dip each piece of chicken in the mixture, making sure they are all well coated.
    4 chicken thighs
  • Place the chicken on the grill and cook on each side until well done, about 7 to 8 minutes per side. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 472kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 654mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1474IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 643mg | Iron: 32mg