Middle Eastern Grilled Chicken with Toum
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5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
45 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 7 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
270 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Middle Eastern Grilled Chicken with Toum
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This super tender, super juicy, Middle Eastern Grilled Chicken with Toum (a delicious Lebanese garlic spread) and roasted cherry tomatoes is one of those fabulous meals you'll find yourself craving again and again!
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Ingredients
For the toum:
- 6 medium-size garlic cloves
- 2 large egg whites
- zest of one medium-size lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 ½ cups neutral-flavored oil like grapeseed, avocado, sunflower, safflower, canola or vegetable oil
For the marinade:
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon mild paprika
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2½ pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs
For the roasted cherry tomatoes:
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup pitted kalamata olives
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
For serving:
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 4-6 naan warmed see Café Tips above in the post for how to make store-bought naan come alive
- fresh cilantro and/or oregano sprigs for garnish
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Instructions
For the toum:
- Process garlic, egg whites, lemon zest and lemon juice in a food processor or blender until frothy and smooth. With motor running, slowly stream in half of the oil.
- Scrape down the sides of the food processor then continue to blend, slowly adding the rest of the oil. The mixture should thicken and become light and airy. Season with salt, to taste. Cover and chill if not using right away.
For the marinade:
- Combine ¼ cup of the prepared toum, lemon juice, tomato paste, coriander, paprika, and 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large ziplock style bag. Squeeze the bag to mix the ingredients.
For the chicken:
- Slice chicken thighs into 1-inch strips lengthwise. Add to the bag with the marinade, seal bag, and massage marinade into the chicken. Chill at least 3 hours and up to 12 hours.
- Prepare a grill for medium-high heat then oil the grate. Thread chicken onto skewers, folding pieces back and forth accordion-style so they pile onto themselves. Season the skewers generously with salt and fresh ground pepper.
- Grill, turning occasionally until browned and beginning to char in spots, 10–12 minutes. Leave the grill on for the tomatoes.
For the roasted cherry tomatoes:
- While the chicken is resting prepare the cherry tomatoes by combining tomatoes, olives, olive oil, garlic salt and pepper on a foil-lined sheet pan.
- Place sheet pan on the grill and roast tomato mixture for 5-8 minutes, stirring once halfway through. Tomatoes should be shiny, but not bursting open.
For serving:
- Combine ½ cup of the toum with ½ cup Greek yogurt and stirl until nice and smooth. Reserve the remaining toum for another use (see the post above). Serve chicken with pitas, toum/yogurt mixture, Zhoug (optional), lemon wedges, and fresh cilantro sprigs.
Notes
- See Café Tips above in the post for more detailed instructions and tips.
- Nutritional info does not include Toum.
- Adapted from Bon Appetit.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
270kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
135mg
(45%)
Sodium
315mg
(13%)
Potassium
557mg
(16%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
523IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 270 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 270kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 135mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 315mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 557mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 523IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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12 reviews
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