Spicy Za’atar Grilled Chicken

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Level: Easy

Serves: 6

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Description

Spicy Za’atar Grilled Chicken is a must-have recipe for your next outdoor picnic!

Ingredients

  • ¼ cups Za’atar (herbs De Provence May Be Substituted)
  • 3 Tablespoons Hungarian Paprika
  • 3 Tablespoons Kosher Salt
  • 2 Tablespoons Cracked Black Pepper
  • 1-½ Tablespoon Cayenne Pepper
  • 4 pounds Skin-on, Bone-in Chicken Pieces (I Used A Mixture Of Legs And Thighs)
  • 2 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley, Chopped

Preparation

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

In a small bowl, whisk together the za’atar, paprika, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper. Season the chicken generously with spice mixture, pressing in to adhere and making sure the chicken is fully coated.

Place the chicken pieces on the grill, skin side down, over direct heat (or flame). Grill for about 10 minutes until lightly charred. Flip the chicken and grill again over direct heat for 10 additional minutes.

Transfer the chicken to a section of your grill that has indirect heat. If you are using a charcoal grill, move the charcoal to one side of the grill and place your chicken pieces on the opposite side. Close the grill and cook for about 1 hour, or until the chicken is cooked through (has reached an internal temperature of 165 F). Rotate the chicken a few times during the cooking process.

Remove the chicken from heat and let rest 5-10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and enjoy!

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