Zaatar and Lemon Grilled Chicken

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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.

By Adeena Sussman
This Story Originally Appeared On sunset.com

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Credit: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Kevin Crafts

Recipe Summary

total:
30 mins
Yield:
Serves 4
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

Directions

  • Whisk together oil, zaatar, lemon juice, zest, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add chicken and turn to coat.

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  • 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.

  • Grill lemon wedges and onions in last few minutes, turning once, just until grill marks appear. Serve with chicken.

  • *Find the Middle Eastern spice blend in the spice aisle of well-stocked grocery stores and at worldspice.com

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
406 calories; calories from fat 67%; protein 27g; fat 31g; saturated fat 6.5g; carbohydrates 4.8g; fiber 1.4g; sodium 244mg; cholesterol 98mg.
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