Za'Atar Fried Chicken Recipe

Name: Za'Atar Fried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Brine:; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 4 boneless chicken breast halves, butterflied and but into thin pieces; 2 cups olive oil for frying; Za'atar:; 2 tablespoons sumac powder; 2 tablespoons dried marjoram; 2 tablespoons ground thyme; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups flour

Servings: persons

Brine:
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 boneless chicken breast halves, butterflied and but into thin pieces
2 cups olive oil for frying
Za'atar:
2 tablespoons sumac powder
2 tablespoons dried marjoram
2 tablespoons ground thyme
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups flour

1
Combine buttermilk, egg, 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper in a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken pieces, seal bag, and shake. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
2
Heat olive oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
3
Combine sumac powder, marjoram, thyme, sesame seeds, and 1 teaspoon salt in a lidded container, cover, and shake to combine. Measure out 2 tablespoons of za'atar mixture and mix with flour in a shallow bowl.
4
Remove chicken pieces from brine and shake off excess liquid. Dredge chicken in flour mixture, shaking off excess flour and then dipping chicken back into the brine. Dredge a second time in the flour and gently place into hot olive oil.
5
Fry in batches until chicken is golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes per side, depending on thickness of chicken breast. Remove from fryer and drain on paper towels, sprinkling with more za'atar spice mixture immediately after removing chicken from oil.

1916

kcal

Calories

175

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Brine:, 1 cup buttermilk, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Za'Atar Fried Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Za'Atar Fried Chicken

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