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Za’atar Spiced Grilled Chicken breasts are tender and juicy thanks to a simple marinade of lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and za’atar.

Za’atar is one of my favorite spice blends of all time which is why it thrills me beyond belief to see it becoming trendy these days. The truth is, when I open up a bag of fresh za’atar, the earthy, smoky aroma immediately transports me back into my Great Aunt Vieve’s kitchen.

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I have countless memories of being a little girl watching her as she masterfully sprinkled za’atar over her famous Middle Eastern Salad with Lemon, Mint and Garlic.

If you’re not familiar with za’atar, think of it as an all-in-one Middle Eastern spice blend, similar to my All-Purpose Lebanese Spice Blend. In addition to spicing up any salad, it is an ideal rub for grilled meats and vegetables.

 

When combined with olive oil, lemon juice and fresh garlic it turns chicken breasts into a tender, juicy and flavor-packed weeknight dinner the whole family will devour. Be sure to grill a little extra chicken – it’s great the next day in sandwiches, salads or pitas.

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Za'atar Spiced Grilled Chicken

These Za'atar Spiced Grilled Chicken breasts are tender and juicy thanks to a simple marinade of lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and za'atar.
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Course: Entree
Cuisine: Lebanese, middle eastern
Keyword: chicken, za'atar
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Total Time: 44 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 287kcal
Author: Liz DellaCroce

Ingredients

  • 4 six ounce boneles sskinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup za'atar
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Place chicken breasts in a large glass baking dish or resealable plastic bag.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, za'atar, garlic, salt and pepper then pour marinade over the chicken. Move chicken breasts around to ensure they are evenly coated in mixture. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or up to overnight.
  • Grill chicken breasts on medium-high heat for 7-8 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 155 degrees or higher. Let rest 5-10 minutes before serving to allow juices to re-distribute.
Nutrition Facts
Za'atar Spiced Grilled Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 287 Calories from Fat 148
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.4g 25%
Saturated Fat 1.8g 9%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14.6g
Cholesterol 90mg 30%
Sodium 1530mg 64%
Total Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugars 0.4g
Protein 34.5g 69%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. Although this was super easy to throw together, and was quite tasty, I honestly thought that there was WAY too much salt in the marinade. I will definitely make this again, but I will probably cut the salt in 1/2, maybe more. I also think that adding a bit of lemon zest in addition to the lemon juice would give it just a bit more sparkle. Overall, it was okay, but this recipe could use a bit of tweaking…

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    • Hi Janet,

      Thanks so much for letting me know! In general, I recommend one teaspoon of salt for every one pound of meat. You’re certainly welcome to lower the amount though! Either way I’m glad you enjoyed it!

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  2. We had this for dinner tonight, along with fattoush and roasted potatoes, and it was a big hit. Not only that, but it was so simple to make too. Thank you!

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  4. This is one of my favorites. I’ve made this several times for my family. The flavors are just delicious! A definite dinner keeper!

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  12. I have this suspicion that you may be somewhat behind za’atar becoming trendy…at least it became trendy at my house because of you!! What a delicious simple chicken. I am so ready to make this!

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  13. Hello! I just wanted to double check is it 1/4c of za’atar? It seemed like a lot to me. Thanks for your help! Hoping to make it tommorow!!

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  16. This is definitely one I’ll be making when I get home to my supply of za’atar! It sounds spectacularly delicious. A good za’atar is probably my favorite spice mix. A former roommate of mine, who had lived in Israel for a while, introduced me to za’atar – she would brush a pita with olive oil, sprinkle it with za’atar, and then toast it. I’m getting hungry for it just writing about it…

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