MIDDLE EASTERN-INSPIRED HERB AND GARLIC CHICKEN
This recipe was inspired by the Middle Eastern dried seasoning mix called za'atar, a combination of herbs (usually thyme, oregano and marjoram), sesame seeds and sumac, often spiked with salt. Here, fresh herbs are substituted for the dried, which, along with fresh parsley and mint and plenty of lemon and garlic, are used to marinated boneless chicken thighs. If you can't find sumac, just leave it out. It does add a nice tang and vibrant color, but the dish will work without it. Optimum marinating time here is 8 hours. But feel free to leave it for as little as 15 minutes or as long as 24 hours. If you would rather use white meat, substitute boneless skinless breasts but reduce the cooking time by a few minutes.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories weekday, weeknight, main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine chicken with all but 1 teaspoon of the grated garlic (save that teaspoon for the yogurt sauce), the zest and juice of 1 lemon, oil, parsley, mint, thyme, oregano, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and the sesame seeds and sumac, if using. Cover and marinate for 15 to 30 minutes at room temperature; you can refrigerate it for up to 24 hours.
- Heat grill or broiler. If grilling, cook chicken over high heat until charred in spots, 4 to 7 minutes. Flip pieces and continue grilling until just cooked through, another 4 to 7 minutes. If broiling, arrange a rack 3 to 4 inches from flame. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and spread chicken out in a single layer. Broil chicken, turning halfway through cooking, until well colored and charred in spots, 4 to 7 minutes per side. Be careful that it doesn't burn.
- While chicken cooks, place yogurt in a small bowl. Stir in the reserved grated garlic and lemon zest and season to taste with salt. Serve the chicken drizzled with olive oil, remaining lemon juice to taste, black pepper, parsley and sesame seeds and sumac, if using, with the yogurt alongside for dipping.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 187, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 447 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH ZATHAR (THYME AND SESAME MARINADE)
This recipe comes from 'Barbecue, delicious recipes for outdoor cooking' by Louise Pickford. I'm often want to use thyme as I adore the smell. I thought this amount of thyme will make the recipe pungent but it actually taste yummy marinated with the chicken then barbecued and the flavour is strong but not overpowering. Time does not include Marinating time Update: I have had a few questions regarding the thyme leaves: use the leaves only for measurements (don't include steams) measure the leaves after it has been removed from the steams.
Provided by Chef floWer
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Soak 8 wooden skewers in cold water for 30 minutes.
- To make the zathar spice mix, put the sesame seeds into a dry frying pan and toast over medium heat until golden and aromatic. Remove, let cool then transfer to a spice grinder (or clean coffee grinder). Add the thyme and salt and then blend to a coarse powder. Alternatively, use a mortar and pestle. You will need 3 tablespoons for this recipe (put the remainder into an airtight container and keep in a cool place for future use).
- Put the 3 tablespoons of zathar spice mix and olive oil into a shallow dish and mix well. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces, add to the Zathar oil and toss well until coated. Let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat the barbecue, then thread the chicken pieces onto the soaked wooden skewers and cook over hot coal for 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove from heat, let rest briefly, sprinkle with chilli oil and lemon juice and serve hot with salad or pita bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.3, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 108.8, Sodium 413.6, Carbohydrate 2, Fiber 1.1, Protein 44.3
THYME MARMALADE CHICKEN SKEWERS
Provided by Aida Mollenkamp
Categories appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 36 to 40 Skewers
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine everything except chicken and skewers in a large nonreactive bowl and whisk to combine. Add chicken strips and toss to coat. Cover and marinate at least 4 hours.
- When ready to cook, heat oven to 425 degrees F and arrange a rack in the middle. Remove chicken from marinade (reserving marinade) and thread 1 piece of chicken on each skewer.
- Heat the reserved marinade in a small saucepan until boiling and boil for 3 minutes. Cool a bit before using.
- Arrange skewers on a foil-lined baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 10 minutes, flip skewers and baste with remaining marinade (you don't need to use it all). Bake about 5 more minutes, until golden brown on both sides and cooked through.
SESAME CHICKEN SKEWERS
Most of the people that have tried this sesame chicken says it tastes so much better than the chicken on a stick you get from a Chinese restaurant... everyone loves it!
Provided by suth3rng1rl
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Thigh Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Soak bamboo skewers in warm water for 1 hour.
- While skewers soak, mix teriyaki sauce, sesame oil, lemon juice, garlic, and sweetener together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add chicken, cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour; the longer you marinate, the better the flavor.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Thread chicken onto bamboo skewers and place on a nonstick shallow baking pan. Discard marinade. Sprinkle chicken with sesame seeds.
- Bake in the preheated oven until chicken pieces are no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, 30 to 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Carbohydrate 9.2 g, Cholesterol 56.1 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 2122 mg, Sugar 7.7 g
SESAME CHICKEN SKEWERS
Sweet and spicy chicken skewers. These are made in the oven and I have never tried grilling them, but can't see why it wouldn't work!
Provided by stormylee
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut each chicken breast into 4 long strips.
- Combine all marinade ingredients and marinate chicken strips in the refridgerator for 3 hours.
- Preheat oven to 175°C.
- Wet wooden skewers and thread chicken strips onto skewers.
- Pour some of the marinade on the bottom of an ovenproof pan, place the skewers in the pan and sprinkle them with sesame seeds.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until done.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.8, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 1791.8, Carbohydrate 1.9, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.7, Protein 33.5
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