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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.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 44 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 287kcal
Author Liz Della Croce

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • ¼ cup za'atar
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
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Instructions

  • Place chicken breasts in a large glass baking dish or resealable plastic bag.
    4 chicken breasts
  • 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.
    1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1/4 cup za'atar, 4 cloves garlic, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 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

Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 34.5g | Fat: 16.4g | Saturated Fat: 1.8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14.6g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 1530mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.4g