Middle Eastern Grilled Chicken Rub
This middle eastern grilled chicken rub turns that boring, grilled chicken breast into something pretty special!
I eat a lot of chicken. And sometimes, I wonder how many different ways I can possibly prepare it.
I mean, I know the possibilities are pretty endless, but chicken is just one of those things that can draw a blank for me sometimes. I mean really, how many different ways are there to prepare chicken????
Well, thankfully, I found one more. This was the absolute best chicken I’ve made so far. Mini Chef didn’t say much, he just ate. So I guess that’s a compliment coming from a picky 4 year old.
I loved it too and was grateful to have something different again. I’ve been making a lot of baked Tarragon Chicken lately, and it was starting to get boring. Thank goodness for spice rubs! The possibilities truly are endless!
MIDDLE EASTERN FLAVORS
Middle eastern flavors are a heady experience. They are rich, earthy, and definitely pack a punch in the flavor department. They can include any number or combination of spice, with common combinations including spices like, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, coriander, cumin and more.
WHAT DO YOU SERVE WITH MIDDLE EASTERN GRILLED CHICKEN?
Oh boy, the possibilities are endless!
- Flatbreads
- Lentils
- Potatoes
- Vegetables
- Shirazi Salad
- Saffron rice
- Eggplant
- Roasted carrots
- Tabbouleh
Truly, the list could go on and on. A quick google search for “Middle Eastern Side Dishes” will bring up a whole new world of side dish ideas, most of them being pretty darn healthy!
MORE CHICKEN RUB RECIPES:
MIDDLE EASTERN GRILLED CHICKEN RUB
Middle Eastern Grilled Chicken Rub
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp. garlic powder
- 2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. ground coriander
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- ¼ tsp. ground cloves
Instructions
- Blend all spices in a small mixing bowl.To make your chicken, simply place the raw chicken, some oil and this spice in a bag and shake to coat evenly. Then place on your barbecue to cook.
- Note: This entire recipe was enough to coat 8 large chicken breasts.
I am so grateful to have found your website. We started our clean eating journey a week ago and I am feeling GREAT!!! We are grilling chicken tonight and I am going to try this rub! It sounds yummy. Thank you again for all the time and energy you put on your blog. I know it takes a fair amount of it! Blessings, Tirzah
Tirzah – Fantastic! I hope you enjoy it. Please let me know how it turns out. ~Tiffany
I don’t have cloves on hand, and really want to try this for dinner. Would it change the taste a lot if I left it out?
Yes, it would I’m afraid. But it might still be tasty!
I have to try this! use to make chicken for adding to Greek salad with toasted pita!!!!! I know what I am having for dinner! thanks Tiffany
Looks delicious! Can’t wait to try it!!
Wow, just had this chicken for dinner, and it was great! Didn’t have coriander so just added some freshly ground black pepper in its place. I was afraid that the chicken would taste like cinnamon, but it didn’t at all. It had a very delicate smoky taste and reminds me of the chicken at my favorite greek food place. Loved it!
Natasha – That’s awesome! It’s definitely a milder flavor, but I loved it too!
Lauren – I served mine with a salad. But you could serve with brown rice and veggies, maybe some naan. I’ll have a pita bread recipe coming up again soon too.
Norma – Thanks so much! I’m so happy you liked it!
Norma – Wonderful! Glad you liked it! 🙂
Made this last night and it was a HIT!
Made this for dinner with the BF last night. Delicious! Will make it again for sure. 🙂
Emma – Wonderful! Glad you both liked it!
Phyllis – Thank you so much! That’s so wonderful!
Baked Chicken Romano finished with fresh squeezed lemon juice
Yum!
That’s awesome! Glad you both enjoyed it!
everything I have made so far is delicious. it makes the transation to clean eating easy
Would this still taste good cold? I’m making salads for work lunches and am wondering if I could get away without the bother of using the microwave.
I think it would, yes.
Can I use a Foreman style grill or griddle?
Sure! Just be sure the chicken gets cooked all the way. You may want to tenderize the chicken to thin it out a big. It will cook faster too that way.
Just a quick question, I have never really cooked with coriander I know how it smells but not how it cooks up. So is this spicy at all? It sounds amazing, but the BF doesn’t do spicy, or rather his stomach doesn’t.
Kailey – No, coriander is not spicy.