Steph's Za’atar BBQ Chicken with Green Garlic Tahini Sauce
Serves 4-6
INGREDIENTS
Green Garlic Tahini Sauce
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 bunch of fresh parsley, approximately 1 cup loosely packed
1/4 cup tahini
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
Pinch of sea salt
1/2 cup warm water to thin
Chicken
1 chicken cut into 4 or 6 pieces
2 red onions, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 lemon, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Pinch of sea salt & Pepper
2 tablespoons za’atar
1 Tbsp ground sumac
1½ tsp ground allspice
1½ tsp ground cinnamon
Seeds of 1/2 a pomegranate
1 Tbsp sesame seeds
METHOD
Add to a food processor the garlic, parsley, tahini, lemon juice, salt and slowly adding the warm water, pulsing until it forms thin and smooth consistency. Add more water if needed.
In a bowl, mix together the lemon, garlic, olive oil, bone broth and spices.
In a large resealable plastic bag add the chicken, onions, lemon and pour over the marinating mixture ensuring each chicken piece is well coated. Leave to marinade for at least 3 hours, ideally overnight.
Add the marinated Chicken to a hot BBQ on high heat and cook for 20 minutes or until cooked and crispy
Transfer the cooked chicken onto a serving platter and sprinkle over the pomegranate and sesame seeds and serve with the Green Tahini Garlic Sauce.
Recipe by Stephanie Malouf Nutrition