Mediterranean Chicken Skewers with Garlic and Za’atar

Kitchen Team @ Spooning and Forking

Za’atar’s thyme and sesame warmth pairs with garlicky lemon chicken for a Mediterranean skewer that’s fragrant, easy, and endlessly delicious.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Minimum marinating time 30

Total Time 50

Course Main Course

Cuisine Lebanese, Middle Eastern

Servings Servings

Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients

700 g Chicken Thighs cut into 3 cm chunks
3 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
2 tbsp za’atar
2 cloves garlic finely crushed
1 lemon juiced
½ tsp Sea salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp sumac optional, for brightness

Instructions

Combine olive oil, za’atar, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Add chicken and mix to coat thoroughly. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Thread chicken onto skewers.
Grill for 8–10 minutes, turning often, until golden and cooked through.
Rest for 5 minutes, then sprinkle extra za’atar before serving.

Notes

Use good-quality za’atar — Lebanese blends tend to have more thyme and sumac, which keeps the flavour lively. If yours is heavy on sesame, balance it with a touch more lemon.

Chicken thighs absorb the flavour better, but breast works perfectly for a lighter meal. The lemon’s acidity softens the meat beautifully.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 34gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 580mgPotassium: 430mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 260IUCalcium: 70mgIron: 1.4mg

Keyword earthy spice, lebanese chicken, mediterranean grill, sesame thyme, zaatar garlic

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