Za’atar Spiced Grilled Chicken breasts are tender and juicy thanks to a simple marinade of lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and za’atar.

If you’re not familiar with za’atar, think of it as an all-in-one Middle Eastern spice blend, similar to Lebanese 7 Spice Blend. In addition to spicing up any salad, it is an ideal rub for grilled meats and vegetables.

When combined with olive oil, lemon juice and fresh garlic it turns chicken breasts into a tender, juicy and flavor-packed weeknight dinner the whole family will devour. Be sure to grill a little extra chicken – it’s great the next day in sandwiches, salads or pitas.

Your fork is waiting.

Course: Entree
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Servings: 4
Calories: 287 kcal
Author: Liz DellaCroce (The Lemon Bowl)

Ingredients

4 six ounce boneles sskinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup za'atar
4 cloves garlic minced
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

1. Place chicken breasts in a large glass baking dish or resealable plastic bag.

2. 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.

3. 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.