ISRAELI SPICE CHICKEN

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A good friend of mine went to Israel and brought me back a delicious rub for meats. This is my attempt at replicating it. It works on anything and everything! Make extra and store in a cool, dry place for up to six months.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

1 1/2 tablespoons (1 1/2 palmfuls) sweet paprika
1 1/2 tablespoons (1 1/2 palmfuls) ground cumin
1 teaspoon (1/3 palmful) dried oregano
1 teaspoon (1/3 palmful) ground coriander
1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (medium to hot in spice level)
1 1/2 teaspoons (1/2 palmful), coarse kosher salt
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (split, 8 pieces) 1 1/2 to 2 pounds
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Warm pita or flat bread, for passing
Serving suggestions: Serve with tomato relish and zucchini (recipes follow). Piling the relish and the chicken in a warm pita is a fun way to combine the flavors and textures of the 2 recipes.
3 tablespoons (a couple of glugs) extra-virgin olive oil
1 ripe lemon, juiced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher salt
4 small, tender zucchini, about 1 1/2 pounds (look in organic section of produce counter)
3 tablespoons (3 turns around the pan) extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup (half a bundle) chopped fresh mint
1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves (a couple of handfuls)
Kosher salt and pepper
3 vine ripe or small round red tomatoes
2 orange or yellow tomatoes
1 small sweet onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup (2 handfuls) flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped

Steps:

  • Israeli Spice Rub:
  • For the spice rub combine the paprika, cumin, oregano, coriander, crushed red pepper flakes, and kosher salt in a bowl. Place in a sealable jar, keep in a cool dry place for up to 6 months.
  • Place chicken in a shallow dish. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil to barely coat the meat. Rub chicken liberally with 4 tablespoons of the spice blend. Let stand 10 minutes.
  • Grill chicken 6 or 7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear.
  • Seed and chop the tomatoes and combine with onion and parsley in a shallow bowl. Combine oil, lemon juice, and spices in a small plastic container with a lid. Shake dressing to combine and pour over salad. Season salad with kosher salt and toss to combine well. Let stand 10 minutes and serve.

Mwanasudi Adam
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I often make it with rotisserie chicken.


Body Body
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I made this recipe for a potluck and everyone loved it! It's a great dish to share with friends and family.


Wes Pierce
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Shahrokh Shahriary
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different types of chicken and it always turns out great.


Muzamal abbas
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This dish is a great way to add some excitement to your weeknight dinner routine.


Aurora Velasquez
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this recipe was just the right amount of heat.


Danishali Ayan
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I often make it with rotisserie chicken.


Ashley Nicoll
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. Everyone loves the unique flavor of the chicken.


emeka francis mmechie
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so flavorful and moist.


jonathan munyika
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Rabby rahoman
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different types of chicken and it always turns out great.


Francis jamel Jamel
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This recipe is a great way to add some excitement to your weeknight dinner routine.


Habib Mastar
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I love the combination of spices in this recipe. It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Becky Ard
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I often make it with rotisserie chicken.


Azadar Baloch
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always juicy and flavorful. I usually serve it with rice and vegetables.


Erastus Joel
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. The chicken is so tender and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Kylee Bennion
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken and asked for the recipe. It's a keeper!


Hassan Sagheer1023
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was flavorful and moist, and the spices were perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this again.