MIDDLE EASTERN HERB AND GARLIC CHICKEN

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Middle Eastern Herb and Garlic Chicken image

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 chicken breasts
3 cloves garlic, grated
1 lemon, zested and juiced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoons parsley, minced
1/2 tablespoon thyme
1/2 tablespoon oregano
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Combine chicken with all but 1/2 teaspoon of the grated garlic (save that teaspoon for the yogurt sauce), the zest and juice of 1/2 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
  • 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.

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