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    Mediterranean Grilled Chicken

    July 13, 2020 by Emily Ackerman 18 Comments

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    This Mediterranean Grilled Chicken recipe has a delicious flavor combo, it's perfectly crisp on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. Grilled Mediterranean chicken is seasoned with a Mediterranean dry rub of aromatic and delicious spices.

    If you are looking for an easy grilled chicken recipes idea for dinner check this out. This bone in grilled chicken is quick and easy with a Mediterranean spice rub and super healthy as well. This juicy chicken recipe is gluten free, whole 30 and keto friendly and follows the Mediterranean diet. -APinchOfAdventure
    If you are looking for an easy grilled chicken recipes idea for dinner check this out. This bone in grilled chicken is quick and easy with a Mediterranean spice rub and super healthy as well. This juicy chicken recipe is gluten free, whole 30 and keto friendly and follows the Mediterranean diet. -APinchOfAdventure
    If you are looking for an easy grilled chicken recipes idea for dinner check this out. This bone in grilled chicken is quick and easy with a Mediterranean spice rub and super healthy as well. This juicy chicken recipe is gluten free, whole 30 and keto friendly and follows the Mediterranean diet. -APinchOfAdventure
    If you are looking for an easy grilled chicken recipes idea for dinner check this out. This bone in grilled chicken is quick and easy with a Mediterranean spice rub and super healthy as well. This juicy chicken recipe is gluten free, whole 30 and keto friendly and follows the Mediterranean diet. -APinchOfAdventure
    If you are looking for an easy grilled chicken recipes idea for dinner check this out. This bone in grilled chicken is quick and easy with a Mediterranean spice rub and super healthy as well. This juicy chicken recipe is gluten free, whole 30 and keto friendly and follows the Mediterranean diet. -APinchOfAdventure
    If you are looking for an easy grilled chicken recipes idea for dinner check this out. This bone in grilled chicken is quick and easy with a Mediterranean spice rub and super healthy as well. This juicy chicken recipe is gluten free, whole 30 and keto friendly and follows the Mediterranean diet. -APinchOfAdventure
    If you are looking for an easy grilled chicken recipes idea for dinner check this out. This bone in grilled chicken is quick and easy with a Mediterranean spice rub and super healthy as well. This juicy chicken recipe is gluten free, whole 30 and keto friendly and follows the Mediterranean diet. -APinchOfAdventure
    If you are looking for an easy grilled chicken recipes idea for dinner check this out. This bone in grilled chicken is quick and easy with a Mediterranean spice rub and super healthy as well. This juicy chicken recipe is gluten free, whole 30 and keto friendly and follows the Mediterranean diet. -APinchOfAdventure
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    Mediterranean food has to be the tastiest and most refreshing food on planet earth. I always feel good after having a full Mediterranean or Lebanese dinner. This dinner idea is no different. If you want to find out more about What is Lebanese Food, click that link!

    This Mediterranean grilled chicken is so juicy and flavorful, you won't want to stop eating. The couscous salad with pistachios compliments it perfectly.

    Grilled Chicken with Mediterranean spice rub

    Mediterranean Chicken Spices

    Let's take a moment to talk about classic Mediterranean and Lebanese spices. MANY Lebanese dishes contain a spice mix called Lebanese 7 spices, It's usually a ground mixture of cinnamon, black pepper, allspice, cloves, cardamom, nutmeg and ginger.

    If you don't have this kind of spice, a great substitute for Lebanese 7 spices is just cinnamon. That's what we use mostly in our family.

    Another ingredient is ground Aleppo pepper. It's not a very hot pepper, in fact it's more fruity than anything. If you don't have Aleppo pepper than you can always substitute 1 teaspoon of Aleppo pepper with ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper and ½ teaspoon paprika.

    How to grill chicken and keep it moist

    Take 5 unseasoned chicken leg quarters and rub them with olive oil. Mix up the spice rub and season each chicken with 1-2 teaspoons of the Mediterranean dry rub.

    Throw them on the grill on lower heat for 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. You want to make sure not to have the grill too hot. This will burn the outside of the chicken, when the inside may not even get done all the way. Having it too hot may also lend the chicken to drying out.

    In order to keep the chicken tender and juicy, grill it on low-medium heat until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

    Serve with my Mediterranean couscous with pistachios and it will be devoured!

    There is something about the combo of this grilled chicken with the couscous that is amazing. OH and the couscous only takes 10 minutes MAX!!!

    Grilled Mediterranean Chicken recipe with couscous salad


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    Mediterranean Grilled Chicken with couscous salad

    Mediterranean Grilled Chicken

    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins

    Ingredients
      

    • 5 chicken leg quarters use whatever cut you want, about 3 lbs of chicken
    • 3 tablespoon olive oil

    Spice Rub

    • 1 tablespoon dried mint leaf
    • 2 tablespoon minced garlic 3-4 cloves
    • 1 ½ teas salt
    • ½ teas Lebanese 7 spices substitute with cinnamon
    • 2 tablespoon ground Aleppo pepper substitute with ¾ teas crushed red pepper and 1 ½ teas paprika

    Instructions
     

    • Rub the olive oil over the surface of the chicken
    • mix the spices together and sprinkle all over the chicken
    • grill on lower heat for 30 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked through
    • serve with lemon wedges and Mediterranean couscous and pistachios (link in post)

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    Comments

    1. Cindy Mailhot

      July 13, 2020 at 5:25 pm

      This looks incredible!

      Reply
    2. Sarah

      July 13, 2020 at 7:13 pm

      This recipe looks awesome!!! Pair it with couscous and I'm sold! Love the idea of using mint with chicken - I don't honestly think I've ever done that!

      Reply
      • Emily A

        July 14, 2020 at 2:02 pm

        It is super tasty, at the same time it doesn't overpower it at all.

        Reply
    3. Sabrina DeWalt

      July 13, 2020 at 7:43 pm

      I love Mediterranean food as well. I am definitely going to have to make this with the couscous.

      Reply
    4. Kate

      July 13, 2020 at 7:56 pm

      These look perfect for a summer dinner!

      Reply
    5. Anne Marie

      July 13, 2020 at 8:58 pm

      5 stars
      LOVE the spices in this recipe. Can't wait to try this one.

      Reply
    6. TIffany

      July 13, 2020 at 10:23 pm

      Looks delish! I really need to expand my spice cabinet a bit - such simple ingredients if I just had a few spices on hand!

      Reply
    7. Chelsea

      July 14, 2020 at 3:09 am

      I'm going to have to try that Lebanese 7 spices. Sounds tasty!

      Reply
      • Emily A

        July 14, 2020 at 2:01 pm

        It is!!

        Reply
    8. Taryn

      July 14, 2020 at 8:00 am

      My mouth is literally watering this looks and sounds so good. Thanks for something different to cook for dinner.

      Reply
      • Elaina

        July 14, 2020 at 2:36 pm

        This look delicious 👌

        Reply
      • Gary McCullough

        July 20, 2020 at 9:54 pm

        5 stars
        This was tried on my grill for Sunday dinner! I added some small sticks cut from a cherry tree for a little smoke flavor. When I went back for 2nds, there were none.

        Reply
        • Emily A

          July 21, 2020 at 10:04 am

          Sounds like you mastered it!

          Reply
    9. Angela

      July 14, 2020 at 8:57 am

      So much flavor and juicy!

      Reply
    10. Beth Shields

      July 14, 2020 at 12:56 pm

      This looks delicious. Love the spices and the cinnamon. I am sure this is a great dish. Thanks.

      Reply
    11. Myrka

      July 14, 2020 at 8:43 pm

      I can't wait to try the Lebanese seasoning, I am just missing the cardamon. BTW I love cardamon ice cream!

      Reply
    12. Eva Keller

      July 18, 2020 at 2:40 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe looks awesome! We eat chicken more than any other meat at home and we are always trying new recipes with it.

      Reply
    13. Annette

      July 25, 2020 at 11:37 am

      This looks delicious!! THAT RUB!!! MINT!! YUM!!!

      Reply

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