Zaatar and Lemon Grilled Chicken
Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Kevin Crafts
Season grilled chicken thighs with a Mediterranean spice blend called zaatar that's composed of sesame seeds, thyme, marjoram and sumac. Look for it in the spice section of your supermarket or in a Middle Eastern market.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
Whisk together oil, zaatar, lemon juice, zest, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add chicken and turn to coat.
Step 2
2
Heat grill to medium (350° to 450°). Grill chicken, skin side down, until browned, 5 to 8 minutes; watch for flare-ups and move chicken to a cooler spot if needed. Turn chicken and grill until cooked through, about 4 minutes.
Step 3
3
Grill lemon wedges and onions in last few minutes, turning once, just until grill marks appear. Serve with chicken.
Step 4
4
*Find the Middle Eastern spice blend in the spice aisle of well-stocked grocery stores and at worldspice.com
Ingredients
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons zaatar*
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 chicken thighs (6 to 8 oz. each)
1 lemon, cut into 4 wedges
8 green onions
Directions
Step 1
1
Whisk together oil, zaatar, lemon juice, zest, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add chicken and turn to coat.
Step 2
2
Heat grill to medium (350° to 450°). Grill chicken, skin side down, until browned, 5 to 8 minutes; watch for flare-ups and move chicken to a cooler spot if needed. Turn chicken and grill until cooked through, about 4 minutes.
Step 3
3
Grill lemon wedges and onions in last few minutes, turning once, just until grill marks appear. Serve with chicken.
Step 4
4
*Find the Middle Eastern spice blend in the spice aisle of well-stocked grocery stores and at worldspice.com
