Best 20 Middle Eastern Chicken Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of the Middle East and discover the vibrant flavors and aromas of its delectable chicken dishes. From the bustling souks of Marrakech to the ancient alleys of Cairo, the region's cuisine is a tapestry of culinary traditions, each offering a unique interpretation of this versatile protein. Whether you prefer the smoky, chargrilled taste of Moroccan chicken or the aromatic, herb-infused delight of Lebanese shish taouk, the Middle East is a treasure trove of mouthwatering chicken recipes that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the bustling streets of its vibrant cities.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MARVELOUS MIDDLE-EASTERN MARINATED YOGURT LEMON CHICKEN



Marvelous Middle-Eastern Marinated Yogurt Lemon Chicken image

A tangy rich tenderizing marinade recipe for grilled, sauteed or baked chicken. I adapted it from a Lebanese restaurant's marinated kabobs. You will receive many many compliments!

Provided by ChandraSoleil

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup plain yogurt
2 teaspoons lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken

Steps:

  • Mix the yogurt with the seasonings place in a plastic bag with the chicken. Marinate for 2 hours to overnight.
  • Pound chicken in the bag with the marinade to 1/2 thick and grill, saute, skewer or bake until lightly browned and cooked through.
  • Serve with rice or pasta and salad and enjoy!

MIDDLE EASTERN CHICKEN BURGERS



Middle Eastern Chicken Burgers image

These flavorful burgers get rave reviews and are remarkably easy to put together. Sauteed onion and yogurt keep the lean chicken patties super moist while a blend of pantry spices makes them taste extra special.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 pound ground lean chicken
1/4 cup plain yogurt
3 tablespoons pomegranate molasses, for brushing (see Cook's Note)
4 whole wheat buns, toasted
1 tomato, thinly sliced
1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
1 small red onion, sliced
Lettuce

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add the onion, cinnamon, coriander, pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and season with pepper. Cook until onions are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and parsley and cook until garlic is fragrant, about 1 more minute. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool slightly. Stir in the chicken and yogurt until the onion are evenly mixed. Season with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and some pepper. Shape into 4 1/2-inch thick patties.
  • Cook in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes on each side, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the sides of the burgers registers between 165 and 170 degrees F. Brush burgers with the pomegranate molasses and set aside to rest for 5 minutes. Serve on toasted buns with fixings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435 calorie, Fat 7 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Carbohydrate 59 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 32 grams

MIDDLE EASTERN YOGURT CHICKEN



Middle Eastern Yogurt Chicken image

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

1 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 green onion, sliced
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon paprika
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 sprig spearmint, chopped

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 GRILLED CHICKEN PITA SANDWICHES WITH YOGURT MINT SAUCE



Middle Eastern Grilled Chicken Pita Sandwiches with Yogurt Mint Sauce image

Categories     Sandwich     Chicken     Dairy     Herb     Poultry     Marinate     Yogurt     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

For the marinade
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with a pinch of salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
8 skinless boneless chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 pounds)
For the sauce
1/3 cup plain yogurt
1 garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves, or to taste
1 small red onion, sliced thin
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tomato, minced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted lightly
6 whole-wheat pita loaves

Steps:

  • Make the marinade:
  • In a bowl whisk together the yogurt, the lemon juice, the garlic paste, the thyme, and pepper to taste.
  • Arrange the chicken, pricked in several places with a fork, in one layer in a large shallow dish, pour the marinade over it, and let the chicken marinate, covered and chilled, turning it once, for at least 3 hours or, preferably overnight
  • Make the sauce:
  • In a bowl whisk together the yogurt, the garlic paste, the lemon juice, the parsley, the mint, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • On an oiled grill set about 6 inches over glowing coals or in an oiled ridged grill pan set over moderately high eat grill the chicken (discard the marinade) turning it, for 12 to 15 minutes on each side, or until it is cooked through. While the chicken is cooking, in a skillet cook the onion in the oil over moderate heat, stirring, until it is softened and lightly golden. Remove the skillet from the heat, add the tomato and the sesame seeds, and season the mixture with salt and pepper. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and cut it diagonally into thin slices. Cut off a small piece of each pita loaf to form an opening and heat the pita loaves on the grill, turning them once, for several seconds, or until they are just softened. Divide the chicken, the onion mixture, and the sauce among the pita loaves.

MIDDLE EASTERN CHICKEN AND BULGUR



Middle Eastern Chicken And Bulgur image

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, one pot, main course

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons olive oil
8 ounces skinless boneless chicken breasts
8 ounces whole onion or 7 ounces chopped (1 2/3 cups)
1 clove garlic
1/2 cup bulgur
1/8 teaspoon cardamom
1/8 teaspoon coriander
1/8 teaspoon cumin
1 1/2 cups no-salt-added chicken stock
1 lemon to yield 1/4 teaspoon grated rind and 1 teaspoon juice
Few shakes salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat on high a nonstick skillet that is large enough to hold all the ingredients. Reduce heat to medium-high, and add 1 teaspoon of the olive oil. Saute the chicken breasts until golden on both sides. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, chop whole onion. Add the remaining oil to the pan, and saute the onion until it softens and begins to turn golden. Meanwhile, mince garlic and add.
  • Stir in the bulgur, cardamon, coriander and cumin and mix well. Add the stock, and reduce heat to medium-low. Return the chicken to the pan, cover and continue cooking until liquid has been absorbed.
  • Meanwhile, grate lemon rind, squeeze juice and add both to pan as chicken and bulgur cook. Season with salt and pepper, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 429, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 36 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1159 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams

MIDDLE EASTERN CHICKEN KEBABS IN HONEY-SOY MARINADE



Middle Eastern Chicken Kebabs in Honey-Soy Marinade image

The delicious honey-soy marinade with the garlic makes them special. You could try adding cherry tomatoes or mushrooms. Or use shrimps instead and add pineapple. If you don't grill them too hot you can put the veggies and meat on the same skewers without burning the veggies.

Provided by Bellinda

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 tablespoons oil
10 tablespoons honey
10 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
pepper
4 -6 chicken breasts, cubed
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 onions, cut up
2 red bell peppers, cut up

Steps:

  • In a bowl mix oil, honey, soy sauce, cumin, cayenne and pepper. Set a small amount of the marinade aside for basting later on. Then add the meat, veggies and garlic and let them marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours. The longer the better.
  • Discard the marinade and put meat and veggies onto skewers. If you use wooden ones, first soak them in lemon water to prevent burning.
  • Grill on the BBQ for 12-15 minutes or until done. Keepturning and basting with the marinade you set aside earlier.

MIDDLE EASTERN CHICKEN



Middle Eastern Chicken image

Categories     Chicken     Ginger     Herb     Low Fat     Curry     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup low-salt soy sauce
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons dry Sherry
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh gingerroot
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
2 skinless boneless whole chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 pounds), halved
vegetable-oil cooking spray
1 small onion, sliced thin
Accompaniment: cooked couscous if desired

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.

MIDDLE EASTERN-STYLE CHICKEN, VEGGIES AND RICE



Middle Eastern-Style Chicken, Veggies and Rice image

This one-dish meal is packed with flavor, and as easy as it is healthy. Rotisserie chicken, microwavable brown rice and pre-trimmed beans make this meal a cinch to prepare in less than 30 minutes. The bold spice blend and toasted nuts bring warm Moroccan flavor that'll make this dish memorable.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Two 8.5- to 8.8-ounce packages 90-second, microwave-ready whole grain brown rice, or 4 cups cooked brown rice
1 tablespoon grapeseed or canola oil
8 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed and halved on the diagonal
1 large white onion, thinly sliced
1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
Kosher salt
3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
10 ounces shredded rotisserie chicken breast meat, about 2 cups (from 1 rotisserie chicken)
3/4 teaspoon Moroccan spice blend (ras el hanout) or ground cinnamon
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts

Steps:

  • Prepare the rice according to package directions. Set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a wok or large deep skillet over high heat. Add the green beans and onions and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the peppers and 1/2 teaspoon salt and stir-fry until the green beans and peppers are crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Add the broth, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in the shredded chicken, rice, spice blend and 1/2 teaspoon salt and simmer until no excess liquid remains, about 1 minute. Season with salt.
  • Transfer to a platter, sprinkle with the parsley and pine nuts and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489 calorie, Fat 17 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 59 milligrams, Sodium 631 milligrams, Carbohydrate 57 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 29 grams, Sugar 6 grams

MIDDLE-EASTERN SPICED CHICKEN



Middle-Eastern Spiced Chicken image

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

1 lb chicken, cubed
2 cups plain yogurt
2 -4 teaspoons cumin
2 -4 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2-1 teaspoon nutmeg
salt
pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 onions
1/2 cup dried apricot
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 tablespoon cornstarch

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

MIDDLE EASTERN CHICKEN SKEWERS



Middle Eastern Chicken Skewers image

Saved from the Miami Herald for summer grilling - "A wet rub of olive oil and Middle Eastern spices turns bland chicken tenders into something spectacular. If you prefer a bit of heat with your meat, add a dash of cayenne. Small vegetables, such as cherry tomatoes or baby onions, could be added to the skewers. This recipe also can be adapted for whole chicken breasts, which will require longer cooking at a lower temperature... Source: J.M. Hirsch, Associated Press"

Provided by Busters friend

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 tablespoon cumin
1/2 tablespoon coriander, ground
1/2 tablespoon turmeric
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon mustard powder
1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • If using bamboo skewers, place them in a shallow bowl of water to soak. Coat grill grates with oil or high-heat cooking spray.
  • Heat the grill on high ( or load with charcoal & start fire to grey-coated coals & hot heat).
  • In a large zip-close plastic bag, combine the cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, paprika, mustard powder and salt. Close the bag and shake to blend the seasonings.
  • Place the chicken in the bag, then add the olive oil.
  • Close the bag, gently pressing out any air.
  • Gently knead the chicken, working the seasonings and oil so it thoroughly coats all of the meat. (I plan to toss it in the fridge overnight at this point).
  • Place a chicken tender on each skewer. Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until the meat reaches at least 165 degrees on an instant read thermometer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.4, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 98.8, Sodium 985.7, Carbohydrate 4.2, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 0.5, Protein 40.5

MIDDLE EASTERN CHICKEN



Middle Eastern Chicken image

This is a recipe from another site. I really liked it as it is full of flavor and low in fat. The original recipe calls for 2 cloves of garlic but I am a true garlic lover so I doubled it. This was served with Recipe #113983.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 (5 ounce) skinless boneless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried coriander
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 -4 garlic cloves, slivered
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 (14 ounce) can diced cut tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Place the chicken breasts in a 13 x 9 inch baking dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Sprinkle the chicken with the fresh lemon juice, combine spices and sprinkle over chicken, top with slivers of garlic.
  • Pour the rinsed chickpeas over and then the tomatoes. Place dish in preheated oven and cook for 25 minutes.
  • Serve with couscous or rice.

MAKE-BELIEVE MIDDLE EASTERN CHICKEN



Make-Believe Middle Eastern Chicken image

A sumptuous dish with a Middle Eastern flair. The spicy aroma fills you with passionate thoughts. Serve over white rice or couscous. This chicken is also a perfect complement to falafel. The spices can be adjusted; I use much more cumin than I specified in the recipe.

Provided by itsgretchen

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Asian-Style

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into cubes
½ cup sour cream
½ cup half-and-half cream
3 teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, warm oil and cook chicken for 5 to 10 minutes or until no longer pink.
  • Turn heat to low. Add sour cream, half and half, cumin, nutmeg, allspice, and ground white pepper to skillet; simmer for about 5 minutes or until sauce is smooth. Do not allow mixture to boil.
  • Stir stewed tomatoes into the mixture and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes; serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.4 calories, Carbohydrate 20.6 g, Cholesterol 116.1 mg, Fat 35.6 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 33.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 586.4 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

MAFTOUL WITH CHICKEN - MIDDLE EASTERN (ISRAELI COUS COUS)



Maftoul With Chicken - Middle Eastern (Israeli Cous Cous) image

Maftoul is basically very large couscous. You can use Lebanese couscous, Israeli couscous, Berkukis etc for this beautiful dish. Easy to make!

Provided by Um Safia

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 cups chickpeas (tinned)
5 cups maftoul couscous
8 pieces chicken, of your choice (or a whole chicken portioned)
4 onions, sliced into semi circles
1 cup chopped tomato (fresh or tinned)
1 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon sumac
1/2 teaspoon ground fenugreek
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon coriander powder
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
salt and pepper
olive oil
2 pints water

Steps:

  • Fry the spices and onion in a little olive oil. Add the chicken and seal well.
  • Bring 1/2 liter of water to the boil. Place maftoul in large bowl and pour over enough to cover the maftoul. After 10 seconds, drain off water and mix in 1/2 tsp salt before placing maftoul in the steamer.
  • Pour tomatoes over chicken and add salt & pepper to taste. Cover with water (water should come about 2" over the ingredients). At this point you can add a chicken stock cube if you wish. Cover and cook for 45 mins on medium heat.
  • If you have a large couscousier or double steamer you can cook the sauce in the bottom and maftoul in the top which is preferable as the maftoul absorbs the flavours --.
  • Remove the chicken from the sauce and place on a baking sheet in the oven (180 degrees c) for 10 minutes to brown off and dry out.
  • Whilst chicken is in the oven, add the chickpeas to the sauce and cook gently for 10 minutes.
  • Check seasoning. Take 8 bowls, divide the maftoul between them. Pour over some sauce then top with the chicken pieces.

CHICKEN KABOBS IN A MIDDLE EASTERN MARINADE



Chicken Kabobs in a Middle Eastern Marinade image

This recipe was featured in an email from LifeScript Healthy Advantage. Their website address is: www.lifescript.com

Provided by senseicheryl

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 18 chicken kabobs, 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 garlic cloves
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cardamom
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 cup plain yogurt
18 boneless skinless chicken thighs (or 12 boneless, skinless breasts, cut in 1-inch cubes)
olive oil, as needed
salt
Italian parsley, chopped
lemon wedge
18 bamboo skewers (soaked in water, or metal skewers)

Steps:

  • Puree the garlic, onion, spices, lemon juice and yogurt in the container of a blender or food processor.
  • Place the chicken in a non-aluminum container and cover with the marinade. Turn well to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 12 hours.
  • Preheat the broiler or make a charcoal fire.
  • Thread the chicken on skewers, brush with a little oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook about 4 to 5 minutes per side for thigh meat, 3 to 4 minutes per side for breast meat. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

MIDDLE EASTERN CHICKEN WINGS



Middle Eastern Chicken Wings image

I've lived in the Middle East for almost a decade and a half, and this recipe was the one we always used when we went camping out in the sand dunes. We'd do the marinade at home, throw everything in ziploc bags into the cooler, then hit the road, and by the time we got there and had the BBQ going, these wings were ready to plop on the fire. We'd eat them in batches as they came off the grill -- so yummy. Easy to do at home on a hibatchi or grill. Amounts are approxmiate as I used to just eyeball things, so don't freak out if you go a little more or less with some ingredients.

Provided by Jakey Bakey

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 kg chicken wings, cut at the joint
1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 small red onion
1 big red onion
4 garlic cloves, ground in mortar and pestle
2 teaspoons mixed Arabic spices (called "baharat" here ( it's a combo of many different spices such as chili powder, cumin, cloves)
1/4 teaspoon fresh black pepper
1 teaspoon plain yogurt
1 1/2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)

Steps:

  • Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl or large ziploc bag.
  • Throw the wings inches.
  • Cover or seal in a ziploc bag and let marinate for 2 hours to overnight.
  • Cook on a BBQ/hibatchi/grill until done.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 639.7, Fat 46.7, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 192.6, Sodium 208.3, Carbohydrate 6.6, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 2.3, Protein 46.5

MIDDLE EASTERN CHICKEN AND RICE



Middle Eastern Chicken and Rice image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small onion, chopped
1 1/4 cups basmati rice
1/4 cup dried apricots, roughly chopped
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Kosher salt
5 cups loosely packed baby spinach (3 ounces)
1 1/4 pounds thin-cut skinless, boneless chicken breasts
Freshly ground pepper
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
3 tablespoons almonds, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until just softened, 3 minutes. Add the rice; cook, stirring, until slightly toasted, 2 minutes. Add 2 cups water, the apricots, cumin, cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Increase the heat to medium high; bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low; stir, then cover and simmer until the rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add the spinach (do not stir). Let sit, covered, until wilted, about 7 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, season the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cookuntil golden, about 3 minutes per side. Drizzle with the lemon juice.
  • Fold the spinach into the rice and serve with the chicken. Divide the rice and chicken among plates. Thin the yogurt with 1 teaspoon water; drizzle over the chicken. Sprinkle with the almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445 calorie, Fat 8 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Cholesterol 97 milligrams, Sodium 503 milligrams, Carbohydrate 97 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 38 grams

MIDDLE EASTERN CHICKEN WITH PUMPKIN AND COUSCOUS



Middle Eastern Chicken With Pumpkin and Couscous image

This is a simple and very delicious recipe, easy to make and so yummy. We got this recipe from the McCormick foods sample pack of Middle Eastern Spices (Harissa).

Provided by Cas Lisa

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

400 g chicken fillets
300 g pumpkin or 300 g butternut squash, peeled and diced
10 g harissa (McCormick's Middle Eastern Spices)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped coriander
1 lemon, juice of
1 lemon, zest of
100 g goat milk feta
2 cups cooked couscous

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 200 degrees celcius.
  • Combine chicken, pumpkin, spice and oil and place on a baking tray.
  • Bake for around 20-25 minutes.
  • Cool slightly and slice the chicken into strips.
  • In a large serving bowl combine the coriander, lemon juice and rind, feta cheese, and couscous; mix well.
  • Finally fold through the pumpkin and the chicken pieces.
  • Serve garnished with lemon slices and coriander.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.2, Fat 9.6, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 64, Sodium 121.8, Carbohydrate 24, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.4, Protein 25

MIDDLE-EASTERN CHICKEN



Middle-Eastern Chicken image

A great sounding one-dish meal complete with great spices, chickpeas, raisins and couscous. Recipe is from my Low-Fat & Healthy One-Pot Meals booklet.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     Curries

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 lb chicken breast (boneless,skinless, cut into 6-7 large pieces)
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 3/4 cups low-fat chicken broth
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced (I prefer red)
2 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, well drained
1/2 cup raisins
1 large bay leaf
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup couscous (uncooked)
salt, to taste
chopped parsley (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Coat Dutch oven or large, heavy pot with cooking spray. Cook chicken pieces over medium heat, turning frequently, until they begin to brown, With a slotted spoon, remove the chicken to medium bowl and set aside.
  • To same pot, add onion, garlic, oil, and 2 tablespoons broth. Stir up any browned bits from bottom of pot. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, 5-6 minutes or until onion is tender. If liquid begins to evaporate, add more broth.
  • Return the chicken to the pot. Add remaining broth, green pepper, tomato, garbanzos, raisins, bay leaf, thyme, cumin, allspice, cloves and black pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, covered, 20-25 minutes or until chicken is tender. Remove bay leaf and discard.
  • Add couscous and stir to mix well. Boil 2 minutes, covered. Remove pot from heat; stir up any couscous sticking to bottom. Allow mixture to stand 10-15 minutes, covered. Add salt to taste, if desired.
  • Arrange couscous on serving platter and top with chicken and sauce. Garnish with parsley.

MIDDLE EASTERN CHICKEN SLOPPY JOE



MIDDLE EASTERN CHICKEN SLOPPY JOE image

Categories     Chicken

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp kosher salt
fresh pepper to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup golden raisins
1 # lean ground chicken
1/4 cup plain low fat yogurt
1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted
4 4inch whole wheat pitas
serve with sliced cucumbers/tomatoes

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat, add scallion white parts, cinnamon, salt and pepper and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Stirin garlic, tomato, and raisins and cook over high heat until mixture is almost dry, about 6 minutes. Add the chicken and cook stirring until meat is cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the green part of the scallions, yogurt, and pone nuts. Serve mixuture stuffed into pita with tomato and cucumber slices.

MIDDLE EASTERN-INSPIRED HERB AND GARLIC CHICKEN



Middle Eastern-Inspired Herb and Garlic Chicken image

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

6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1 3/4 pounds)
6 garlic cloves, grated on a Microplane or minced
Juice and zest of 2 lemons
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more for serving
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, more for serving
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or marjoram
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, more as needed
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, more for garnish (optional)
3/4 teaspoon sumac, more for garnish (optional)
2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt, preferably whole milk yogurt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

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

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh, high-quality ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your dish. If possible, try to use organic or locally sourced ingredients.
  • Pay Attention to Cooking Times: Each recipe will have specific cooking times, so be sure to follow them carefully. Overcooking can dry out the chicken and make it tough.
  • Use a Meat Thermometer: A meat thermometer is the best way to ensure that your chicken is cooked through. Insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken and cook until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • Let the Chicken Rest: Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing or serving. This will help the juices redistribute and make the chicken more tender.

Conclusion:

Middle Eastern chicken dishes are a delicious and flavorful way to enjoy this versatile protein. With a variety of spices, herbs, and cooking techniques, there's a Middle Eastern chicken recipe to suit every taste. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, you're sure to find something you'll love in this collection of recipes. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to cook chicken, give one of these Middle Eastern recipes a try!

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