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 SHAWARMA (MIDDLE EASTERN)
Recipe video above. The smell when this is cooking is outrageous! The marinade is very quick to prepare and the chicken can be frozen in the marinade, then defrosted prior to cooking. Best cooked on the outdoor grill / BBQ, but I usually make it on the stove. Serve with Yogurt Sauce (provided) or the Tahini sauce in this recipe. Add a simple salad and flatbread laid out on a large platter, then let everyone make their own wraps!
Provided by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats
Categories Chicken
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Marinade chicken - Combine the marinade ingredients in a large ziplock bag. Add the chicken, seal, the massage from the outside with your hands to make sure each piece is coated. Marinate 24 hours (minimum 3 hours).
- Yogurt Sauce - Combine the Yogurt Sauce ingredients in a bowl and mix. Cover and put in the fridge until required (it will last for 3 days in the fridge).
- Preheat stove or BBQ - Heat a large non-stick skillet with 1 tablespoon over medium high heat, or lightly brush a BBQ hotplate/grills with oil and heat to medium high. (See notes for baking)
- Cook chicken - Place chicken in the skillet or on the grill and cook the first side for 4 to 5 minutes until nicely charred. Turn and cook the other side for 3 to 4 minutes (the 2nd side takes less time).
- Rest - Remove chicken from the grill and cover loosely with foil. Set aside to rest for 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 183 g, Calories 275 kcal, Carbohydrate 1.1 g, Protein 32.9 g, Fat 16.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Sodium 918 mg, UnsaturatedFat 13 g
MIDDLE EASTERN CHICKEN & CHICKPEA STEW
This quick, protein-rich chicken stew recipe gets great flavor from cumin, lemon juice and garlic. Make a double batch and freeze it for a quick healthy dinner. Serve the stew with couscous and steamed broccoli.
Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen
Categories Healthy Stew Recipes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mash garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt on a cutting board with the back of a fork until a paste forms. Transfer to a medium bowl and whisk in lemon juice, cumin, paprika and pepper. Add chicken and stir to coat.
- Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken to the pan (reserve the marinade) and cook, stirring occasionally, until opaque on the outside, about 4 minutes. Add tomatoes with their juice, chickpeas, the reserved marinade and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes more. Serve sprinkled with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 62.7 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 613.4 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
MIDDLE-EASTERN SPICED CHICKEN
A tangy, sweet, and spicy chicken dish made with a yogurt marinade. Perfect when served with basmati rice.
Provided by Taitertot
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 2h20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Mix yogurt, cumin, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Marinate chicken in yogurt mixture for 1-2 hours.
- Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and saute for a few minutes until they are becoming tender. Add chicken/marinade and apricots and continue to cook. After about five minutes, add orange juice and chicken broth. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- With a spoon, add some of the hot cooking liquid to a bowl. Mix with cornstarch until smooth, and return this mixture to the saucepan. Stir constantly until thickened. At this point, you may wish to add additional amounts of cumin, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Serve with basmati rice. Note: for additional flavor, cook rice with chicken broth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.9, Fat 28.7, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 67.7, Sodium 206, Carbohydrate 29.2, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 18.9, Protein 22
MOROCCAN CHICKEN THIGHS
My husband and I love Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food. This recipe is very flavorful, so it's quickly become one of our favorites. —Susan Mills, Three Rivers, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Set aside 1 teaspoon spice mixture; add flour to remaining mixture and sprinkle over chicken., In a large nonstick skillet, brown chicken in oil on both sides. Remove and keep warm. Add shallots to the pan; cook and stir over medium heat for 3 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup broth and dates. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; return chicken to the pan., Cover and simmer until chicken juices run clear, 20-25 minutes. Remove chicken and keep warm. Combine flour with reserved 1 teaspoon spice mixture and remaining 2 tablespoons broth until smooth; gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in cilantro., For couscous, in a small saucepan, bring the water, broth, salt and cumin to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand until water is absorbed, 5-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork, then stir in almonds. Serve with chicken and sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 644 calories, Fat 24g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 174mg cholesterol, Sodium 685mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 57g protein.
MIDDLE EASTERN STYLE FRIED CHICKEN
From Saad Fayed, who doesn't love fried chicken, except for vegetarians of course. Fried chicken has become an American staple, especially for summer gatherings. In the Middle East, we eat fried chicken, too. Although prepared a little differently, it produces a taste like no other!
Provided by Nana Lee
Categories Chicken
Time 22m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place chicken in a large pot and cover with water.
- Add onion, garlic, coriander, tumeric, salt and pepper and stir.
- Allow to simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- This process allows the chicken to absorb the spices.
- In a frying pan or deep fryer, bring vegetable oil to 350ºF degrees.
- Strain chicken from water and roll in flour.
- When oil is hot, fry chicken pieces until golden brown and done.
- Legs and thighs generally take about 15-20 minutes.
- Breasts take 7-10 minutes for strips.
- Cutlets, larger, thicker breast may take up to 15 minutes.
- Serve with a salad, rice, and olives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.8, Fat 15.5, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 71.3, Sodium 261.2, Carbohydrate 2.2, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.8, Protein 17
MIDDLE EASTERN YOGURT CHICKEN
Looks like a lot of ingredients- but is very simple and quick to prepare. Marinade can be prepared night before and let chicken absorb more flavors.
Provided by l miller
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Whisk together yogurt, olive oil, vinegar, oregano, green onion, cumin, salt, paprika, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add the chicken breast halves and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator 1 hour to overnight.
- Preheat an oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Grease a shallow baking dish.
- Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard used marinade. Arrange chicken in prepared baking dish.
- Bake in preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 25 minutes, turning occasionally. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Garnish with spearmint before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Cholesterol 69.6 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 26.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 476.4 mg, Sugar 3 g
MIDDLE EASTERN CHICKEN
Steps:
- In a ceramic or glass container stir together soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, lime juice, Sherry, garlic, gingerroot, curry powder, thyme, and oregano and add chicken. Marinate chicken, covered and chilled, turning occasionally, at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.
- Remove chicken from marinade and pat dry with paper towel. Reserve marinade.
- Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray Heat skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and cook chicken 1 minutes on each side, or until browned. Transfer chicken to a plate. To skillet add 2 tablespoons water and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon and scraping up brown bits, 30 seconds. Add onion and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add chicken, reserved marinade and remaining 1/4 cup water and simmer, covered basting chicken frequently, 10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Serve chicken over couscous if desired.
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