Zaatar and Lemon Grilled Chicken.

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.

Serving: 4 serves
Total time: 30 minutes


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 

Preparation

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

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.

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

Nutrional information:

Amount per serving

Calories: 406

Calories from fat: 67%

Protein: 27g

Fat: 31g

Saturated fat: 6.5g

Carbohydrate: 4.8g

Fiber: 1.4g

Sodium: 244mg

Cholesterol: 98mg

Recipe Source: My recipes