How to Make Grilled Za'atar Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

The Grilled Za'atar Chicken is a delicious and flavor-packed dish that is perfect for adding a Middle Eastern twist to your barbecue menu. This recipe incorporates the traditional Middle Eastern spice blend known as za'atar, which is a versatile and aromatic mixture of herbs, toasted sesame seeds, and sumac. When combined with the smoky char of grilled chicken, the za'atar adds a unique and tantalizing flavor that will have your taste buds singing.

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 ½ teaspoons sumac powder
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
  • ¼ cup grapeseed oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, butterflied
  • nonstick cooking spray

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Combine cumin, sumac powder, sesame seeds, salt, thyme, oregano, and marjoram in a 1-gallon resealable plastic bag. Add grapeseed oil and lemon juice; mix to combine. Add chicken breast, mix with seasoning, and marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Spray the grate of the grill with cooking spray, and preheat the grill to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
  • Grill chicken breasts, flipping halfway, until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 7 to 8 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    259 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 65mg
    • Sodium: 349mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 43mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 239mg