Quick Grilled Za'atar Chicken with Rice

Ingredients

• •2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• •2 tablespoons za'atar spice blend
• •1 tablespoon olive oil
• •1 teaspoon salt
• •1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• •1 cup basmati rice
• •2 cups water
• •1 tablespoon lemon juice
• •1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• •1/4 cup diced tomatoes

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the grill or grill pan over high heat.

2. 2

   In a bowl, mix the za'atar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade. Add the chicken breasts and coat well. Let it marinate for 5 minutes.

3. 3

   While the chicken is marinating, rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then combine it with 2 cups of water in a saucepan. Bring it to a boil, then lower the heat, cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes until the rice is fluffy.

4. 4

   Grill the marinated chicken for 5 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (75°C).

5. 5

   Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.

6. 6

   Serve the grilled chicken over the fluffy rice, drizzling with lemon juice and garnishing with fresh parsley and diced tomatoes.