GARLICKY CHICKEN WITH SUMAC LABNEH
Servings: 2 people
This bold and aromatic dish pairs golden, pan-seared chicken breasts with a creamy, tangy swirl of garlic-sumac labneh. The chicken is marinated with bay leaf, smashed garlic, dried oregano, and lemon zest, then grilled to juicy perfection alongside oil-rubbed lemon slices that caramelize beautifully in the pan.The real flavor punch comes from the sumac labneh, a simple blend of thick yogurt, garlic paste, sea salt, and tart, citrusy sumac that adds depth and contrast to the savory chicken.Serve with grilled vegetables, warm pita, or a crisp salad for a fresh, Mediterranean-inspired meal that's as elegant as it is easy.
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Ingredients
Garlicky Chicken
- 2 Boneless Chicken Breast skin-on
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- 2 cloves Garlic smashed
- 1 Lemon zest only
- 2 Lemons you need 6 slices
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
Sumac Labneh
- 1 Cup Labneh
- 1 clove Garlic
- ¼ tsp Kosher Salt or sea salt
- 1 tsp Sumac
Instructions
Garlicky Chicken
- Combine bay leaves, lemon zest, oregano, and garlic into a large ziploc bag. Add the chicken and refrigerate for an hour.
- Rub olive oil onto the lemon slices.
- Heat a stovetop grill, cast-iron pan, or sauté pan. Place chicken on the grill. Cook 5 minutes per side, or until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken reads 165°F.
- For the last 4 minutes, add oil rubbed lemon slices to the grill or pan around the chicken breast.
Sumac Labneh
- Paste garlic with ¼ tsp of salt.
- Mix garlic paste with labneh and sumac.
