Grilled Za’atar Chicken with Garlic Yogurt

• 6

  garlic

  6 garlic cloves

• 2

  lemon

  2 lemons, zested

• 1 cup

  yogurt

  1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt

• 1/4 cup

  cilantro

  1/4 cup chopped cilantro

• 3 tablespoons

  olive oil

  3 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 1/2 tablespoons

  zaatar

  1 1/2 tablespoons za’atar

• 1 tablespoon

  oregano

  1 tablespoon chopped oregano or marjoram

• 1 3/4 teaspoons

  salt

  1 3/4 teaspoons salt

• 1/4 teaspoon

  black pepper

  1/4 teaspoon black pepper

• 2 1/4 pounds

  chicken thigh

  2 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs

Steps

1. 1

   Combine most of the garlic, half the lemon zest, one-third cup yogurt, cilantro, olive oil, za’atar, oregano, salt, and pepper.

2. 2

   Add the chicken and marinate for at least 2 hours.

3. 3

   Grill or broil the chicken for 5 to 8 minutes per side until cooked through and charred in spots.

4. 4

   Mix the remaining yogurt with the remaining garlic and lemon zest.

5. 5

   Serve the chicken with the garlic yogurt, olive oil, and fresh herbs.