zaatar chicken recipe

Grilled zaatar chicken is juicy and delicious.  The key to this recipe is a simple marinade of zaatar and citrus.

Grilled Zaatar Chicken Recipe

lb chicken thighs

olive oil (extra virgin)

garlic (minced)

lemon (juice of)

zaatar

tsp salt

yogurt

lemon juice

garlic

tsp black pepper

tbsp tahini

tbsp parsley (chopped)

cilantro (chopped)

Marinade the chicken

Cut a few small slits on each chicken thigh and set aside. In a large bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, zaatar and salt. Place the chicken in the marinade and make sure all pieces are coated with the zaatar and olive oil mixture. Marinade for at least one hour up to six hours.

Prepare the grill

When ready to grill, preheat the grill to 400°F and clean the grates. Using tongs and an oiled kitchen paper towel, grease the grates.

Grill the chicken

Place the chicken thighs on the grill. Grill for about 6 minutes on one side, then flip and grill for another 6 to 7 minutes on the other side until the chicken is fully cooked.

Make the yogurt sauce

Mix yogurt, lemon juice, salt, pepper, tahini, parsley and cilantro in a bowl and serve with grilled zaatar chicken.

Savory zaatar seasoning, garlic and lemon transform this recipe for zaatar chicken with potatoes into a one-pan Lebanese-inspired meal.

Lemon Zaatar Chicken

olive oil

lemon

tsp kosher salt

tsp red pepper flakes

chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)

Yukon gold potatoes

red onion

lemons

paprika

onions

red pepper

Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

In a blender or cup with immersion blender, add the olive oil, lemon zest and juice from 1 lemon, garlic, zaatar, salt and red pepper flakes. Blend until smooth.

Add the chicken to a bowl and pour marinade over, tossing to coat. Let marinate as you prep vegetables.

Peel and cut potatoes into 2-inch cubes. Transfer to the chicken bowl. Cut the red onion in half and each half into quarters. Quarter the lemons. Transfer the onion and lemon pieces in with chicken and toss to coat with zaatar marinade.

Spread onto the prepared baking sheet, sprinkle paprika all over and bake for 28 minutes. Remove from oven, top with green onions and spoon pan sauce (drippings) over all at serving.

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