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!
Looking for a perfectly moist za’atar seasoning recipe? This grilled chicken is absolutely delicious and just as good in your air fryer or oven! Keep reading for your new favorite za’atar chicken!
All natural and easy to throw together, za’atar chicken is a go to for a prep ahead chicken recipe you can keep in your weekly routine.
Find the secret seasoning below!
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Gut Healthy Foods in Za’atar Chicken
Not all grilled chicken is created equally. This Zaatar chicken recipe has bonus gut healthy ingredients! With red onions, natural lime juice, and extra virgin olive oil, it’s perfectly marinated and full of flavor!
This Perfectly Moist Za’atar Chicken Will Make You a Grill Master
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
If you grilled chicken but you have something called “winter” try the air fryer!
Za’atar chicken literally tastes just as good, maybe even better, when you air fry it.
Reasons to Try An Air Fryer
01
Fast
Skip Preheat
Skip the preheat and cook quickly with the air fryer.
02
Easy
Think about a Smart Oven
If you have an air fryer it’s pretty straight forward. It’s even easier in a smart oven! Just press the “air fry” function and voila! Air fried chicken in no time.
03
Keeps Moisture Inside
Perfectly Cooked
Crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. The air fryer uses circulating air to cook your chicken perfectly!
— Dr. Kait
Gut Healthy Za’atar Chicken Marinade
This za’atar chicken marinade is super easy, and pretty healthy. Make your own chicken marinade and ditch the processed ingredients in store-bought options.
To make life really simple (because um, yeah I think we all need that don’t we?), make your grilled chicken ahead of time and freeze in 1 pound batches to take out and throw in your favorite soup, tacos, or salads!
Add This One to Your Grilled Chicken Recipes Today!
Ditch the processed ingredients and make your own grilled chicken marinade with just a few basic ingredients! This delicious marinade is worth the five minutes prep!
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