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

If you're a fan of fried chicken, then you're in for a treat with this Middle Eastern twist on a classic favorite. Za'atar fried chicken takes the traditional fried chicken and turns it up a notch with a delicious blend of herbs and spices that will leave your taste buds craving more.

Za'atar is a fragrant and flavorful Middle Eastern spice blend that typically includes a mix of dried herbs such as oregano, thyme, and marjoram, combined with spices like sumac and sesame seeds. This un...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 boneless chicken breast halves, butterflied and but into thin pieces
  • 2 cups olive oil for frying
  • 2 tablespoons sumac powder
  • 2 tablespoons dried marjoram
  • 2 tablespoons ground thyme
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups flour

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Combine buttermilk, egg, 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper in a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken pieces, seal bag, and shake. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  • Heat olive oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine sumac powder, marjoram, thyme, sesame seeds, and 1 teaspoon salt in a lidded container, cover, and shake to combine. Measure out 2 tablespoons of za'atar mixture and mix with flour in a shallow bowl.
  • Remove chicken pieces from brine and shake off excess liquid. Dredge chicken in flour mixture, shaking off excess flour and then dipping chicken back into the brine. Dredge a second time in the flour and gently place into hot olive oil.
  • Fry in batches until chicken is golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes per side, depending on thickness of chicken breast. Remove from fryer and drain on paper towels, sprinkling with more za'atar spice mixture immediately after removing chicken from oil.

    • Nutrition

    516 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 110mg
    • Sodium: 1299mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 55g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 34g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 212mg
    • Iron: 9mg
    • Potassium: 407mg

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