Yuzu Za’atar Chicken

Grilled chicken marinated in yuzu juice and za’atar, served with a side of roasted vegetables.

Ingredients

IngredientQty.Unit
Chicken Breast (boneless and skinless)1Kilogram
Yuzu Juice (freshly squeezed)120Milliliters
Za’atar (store-bought or homemade)3Tbsp
Olive Oil (extra virgin)60Milliliters
Garlic (minced)4Clove
Lemon (zested and juiced)1Count
Salt (to taste)2Tsp
Black Pepper (freshly ground)1Tsp
Red Bell Pepper (cut into strips)2Count
Zucchini (sliced into rounds)2Count
Red Onion (cut into wedges)1Count

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix yuzu juice, za’atar, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
  2. Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  4. Remove chicken from the marinade and grill for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
  5. While the chicken is grilling, toss red bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  6. Roast the vegetables on the grill or in an oven preheated to 200 degrees Celsius for 15-20 minutes.
  7. Serve the grilled chicken with the roasted vegetables on the side.

Prep

  • Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

Kitchen equipment

GrillResealable Bag