Grilled Zaatar Chicken Recipe

Name: Grilled Zaatar Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 2 lb chicken thighs; 3 tbsp olive oil; 3 cloves garlic; 1 lemon; 1/4 cup zaatar; 1/2 tsp salt; 3/4 cup yogurt; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 2 cloves garlic; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp Tahini; 2 tbsp parsley; 2 tbsp cilantro

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Marinade
1 hr
Servings
4
Calories
719 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Middle Eastern

Grilled Zaatar Chicken Recipe

Isaac Lopez

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

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Ingredients

Servings

2 lb chicken thighs boneless and skinless
3 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
3 cloves garlic minced
1 lemon juice of
1/4 cup zaatar
1/2 tsp salt

Yogurt Herb Sauce

3/4 cup yogurt
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 cloves garlic
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp Tahini
2 tbsp parsley chopped
2 tbsp cilantro chopped

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Instructions

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

Notes

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To make the yogurt sauce, you can use Greek yogurt or any other plain yogurt.
If you don't have cilantro, use any other fresh herb you have on hand.
The chicken is fully cooked when it's firm and a thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers at 165°F.
I prefer using boneless skinless chicken thighs for this recipe, however, boneless skinless chicken breast works too.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 719kcal (36%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 42g (84%) Fat 55g (85%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Cholesterol 228mg (76%) Sodium 645mg (27%) Potassium 748mg (21%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 958IU (19%) Vitamin C 29mg (32%) Calcium 380mg (38%) Iron 20mg (111%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 719 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	719kcal	36%
Carbohydrates	18g	6%
Protein	42g	84%
Fat	55g	85%
Saturated Fat	14g	70%
Cholesterol	228mg	76%
Sodium	645mg	27%
Potassium	748mg	16%
Fiber	7g	28%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	958IU	19%
Vitamin C	29mg	32%
Calcium	380mg	38%
Iron	20mg	111%