Grilled Zaatar Chicken With Cucumber Watermelon Salad Recipes

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SMASHED CUCUMBER AND WATERMELON SALAD



Smashed Cucumber and Watermelon Salad image

Smashed cucumber salad (or pai huang gua) is a staple side dish in many Chinese restaurants and usually consists of cucumbers tossed with black vinegar, soy sauce, garlic and sesame seeds (or oil). In other variations, chiles and sometimes Sichuan peppercorn are added. We started with the technique of smashing the cucumbers, which creates jagged edges and more surface area for the dressing to get absorbed, and salting them, which softens the skin, firms up the flesh and releases some water to concentrate the flavor, then added a twist. This version combines the freshness of sweet watermelon and an abundance of herbs with a little heat from chiles and ginger. It's a bright summer salad that hits all the flavor receptors.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 firm English cucumbers (about 28 ounces total)
Kosher salt
3 tablespoons neutral oil, such as vegetable, canola or grapeseed
1 large shallot, thinly sliced into rings (about 1/2 cup sliced)
2 limes, zested, plus 3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon Chinese black vinegar, such as Chinkiang vinegar
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
1 red Thai chile or any small red chile, finely minced (See Cook's Note)
1/2 small seedless watermelon, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 1 1/2 pounds or 3 cups)
1/2 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped, plus more for garnish
1/2 cup lightly packed fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped, plus more for garnish

Steps:

  • Partially peel the cucumbers in strips and cut in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, scrape out the seeds. Firmly smash the cucumber pieces with the flat side of a cleaver or large knife (or a rolling pin) until the cucumbers split in half naturally. Pull apart the 2 sides of the cucumbers along the natural split. Cut the cucumbers into 1-inch pieces diagonally.
  • Toss together the cucumbers and 2 teaspoons salt in a medium bowl. Let sit at room temperature until the cucumbers have released some liquid, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, add the neutral oil and shallots to a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the shallots are mostly browned, about 6 minutes. Set aside to cool, about 20 minutes (the shallots will continue to brown).
  • When the shallot oil mixture is cool, stir in the following ingredients in this order: the lime zest, Chinese black vinegar, ginger, soy sauce, sugar, 1 teaspoon of the sesame seeds, the red chile and lime juice until the sugar is dissolved; set aside.
  • Drain the cucumbers and dry them with a paper towel. Toss the cucumbers, watermelon, cilantro and mint in the lime-soy dressing and transfer to a plate. Garnish with the remaining toasted sesame seeds and additional cilantro and mint.

WATERMELON-CUCUMBER SALAD



Watermelon-Cucumber Salad image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Soak 1/2 thinly sliced red onion in cold water. Pat dry 4 cups diced watermelon and 1 seeded and sliced cucumber; toss with a handful of thinly sliced mint. Drain the onion, squeeze dry and add to the salad along with some chopped cashews. Add 1/4 cup olive oil and the juice of 1/2 lemon; season with salt and toss. Top with crumbled goat cheese.

GRILLED ZA'ATAR CHICKEN WITH GARLIC YOGURT AND CILANTRO



Grilled Za'atar Chicken With Garlic Yogurt and Cilantro image

This garlicky, herby chicken is full-flavored and very tender, thanks to its piquant yogurt marinade. It's flexible, too - marinate the meat for as little as a couple of hours, or as long as overnight. And the chicken is just as good cooked under the broiler as it is on the grill (see Tip). You can serve this dish with almost anything, but it's especially nice with pita or other flatbread and a big cucumber and tomato salad. And if you're looking to substitute chicken breasts for the thighs, you can. Just watch them carefully; they're likely to cook faster than the dark meat.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     poultry, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 garlic cloves, finely grated, pressed, or minced
2 lemons, zested
1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more sprigs for garnish
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
1 1/2 tablespoons za'atar, plus more for serving
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or marjoram, plus more sprigs for garnish
1 3/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Steps:

  • In a large bowl or container, stir together 5 of the grated garlic cloves, half the lemon zest, 1/3 cup yogurt, the cilantro, oil, za'atar, oregano or marjoram, salt and black pepper. Add chicken and toss until well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • When ready to cook, light the grill to medium or heat your broiler with the rack 3 inches from the heat source. Remove chicken from bowl, shaking off any excess marinade, and grill or broil on one side until charred in spots, 5 to 8 minutes. Flip the chicken and grill or broil for another 5 to 8 minutes, until just cooked through.
  • While the chicken is cooking, place remaining 2/3 cup yogurt in a small bowl. Stir in the reserve grated garlic clove and lemon zest, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Cut one zested lemon in half and set aside for serving (save the other zested lemon for another use).
  • To serve, place chicken on a serving platter and drizzle with olive oil and a large squeeze of the zested lemon. Top with cilantro and oregano or marjoram sprigs and serve with yogurt sauce.

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH TOMATO-CUCUMBER SALAD



Grilled Chicken with Tomato-Cucumber Salad image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 23m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 clove garlic
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 lemon, juiced (about 1 tablespoon)
1 cup pear tomatoes, sliced in rounds
1 kirby cucumber, unpeeled, quartered lengthwise and sliced
3 pepperoncini peppers, stemmed and minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
Freshly ground black pepper
4 chicken paillards (scaloppini), about 4 ounces each
Olive oil spray
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Smash the garlic clove, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of salt and with the flat side of a large knife, mash and smear to a coarse paste. Put the garlic paste in a large bowl and stir in the olive oil and lemon juice. Add the tomatoes, cucumber, pepperoncini, and dill and toss. Give a couple of generous grinds of black pepper. Toss again, and set aside.
  • Preheat a grill pan or nonstick skillet to medium high. Spray the chicken paillards lightly with the olive oil and season with salt and black pepper. Grill the chicken, in batches if necessary, to avoid crowding the pan, turning once, until cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Place each paillard on a plate and serve topped with the tomato-cucumber salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calorie, Fat 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 66 milligrams, Sodium 745 milligrams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 29 grams, Sugar 6 grams

GRILLED ZA'ATAR CHICKEN



Grilled Za'atar Chicken image

Most recipes using za'atar seasoning often incorporate fresh herbs which give the seasoning a green color. I chose to use dry herbs to give a consistent flavor. Most companies now make za'atar seasoning so feel free to use 2 tablespoons za'atar seasoning from Savory Spice Shop® (or other purveyor) or create your own.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 ½ teaspoons sumac powder
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon oregano
¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
¼ cup grapeseed oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, butterflied
nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

  • Combine cumin, sumac powder, sesame seeds, salt, thyme, oregano, and marjoram in a 1-gallon resealable plastic bag. Add grapeseed oil and lemon juice; mix to combine. Add chicken breast, mix with seasoning, and marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Spray the grate of the grill with cooking spray, and preheat the grill to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
  • Grill chicken breasts, flipping halfway, until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 7 to 8 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.3 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 349.2 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

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