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za'atar chicken

This Perfectly Moist Za'atar Chicken Will Make You a Grill Master

Haven't heard of za'atar chicken yet? Clue in, because this grilled chicken recipe is worth saving! 
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American, Indian, Mediterranean
Servings 12
Calories 202 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer optional
  • 2 gallon sized bags
  • 1 piece of aluminum foil if using grill

Ingredients
  

  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 4 small limes juiced
  • 3 tbsp honey raw
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 tsp dried oregano 
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp dried za’atar seasoning
  • salt to taste
  • 2 medium red onions thinly sliced
  • 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken

Instructions
 

Mix the Marinade

  • Add all ingredients to a medium sized bowl and stir to combine.
    1/3 cup olive oil, 4 small limes, 3 tbsp honey, 1/4 cup cilantro, 1 tsp dried oregano , 1 tbsp sesame seeds, 2 tbsp dried za’atar seasoning, salt, 2 medium red onions
  • Pour 1/2 each into two gallon sized bags.
  • Cut 3 lbs. of boneless, skinless chicken into fajita sized chunks.
    3 lbs boneless skinless chicken
  • Place 1.5 pounds of chicken in each gallon sized bag with marinade. Ziplock.
  • Shake thoroughly until rub coats the chicken. Refrigerate until ready to grill or at least 2 hours.
  • Dump out marinade onto a piece of aluminum foil on the grill.
  • Grill at medium to medium high heat on a piece of aluminum foil for about 10 minutes. Flip with a spatula and grill for another 5-7 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, serve, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 202kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 25gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 134mgPotassium: 485mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 73IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
Keywords air fry chicken, asian chicken, grilled chicken, za'atar
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