Grilled chicken is one of the year round favorite in our home. This sumac marinated chicken recipe is one of my specialty :). All my family members love it and I came to realize that Cornish chicken is the best for this recipe. Kids and adults love these little chickens and it is more delicious than big ones.
Try this recipe for your next grilling dinner.
----------------------------------- Original post was published March 2nd, 2013 -------------------------------
Sumac is a very well known spice in the Middle East specially in Levant area - Palestine and the nearby countries.
It has a desirable tart taste that adds flavor to almost any dish. Today, I substituted the freshly squeezed lemon juice with sumac marinating chicken and vegetables.
So, let's start
You will need :
- 3 whole cornish chickens - almost 4 pounds- you can substitute with whole chicken,chicken breasts, thighs whatever you have in your fridge.
- 1 large yellow onion minced.
- 1 Tbs of minced garlic cloves.
- 1 c of plain yogurt.
- 1 Tbs of dried rosemary.
- 1 Tbs smoked paprika.
- 1 Tbs of minced sumac.
- 1/4 c of olive oil.
- 1 Tbs vinegar.
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl without the chicken, mix well, then rub the chicken pieces inside out and under the skin without totally taking it off. Let it set for 2 hours at least in your refrigerator.
- I've also added sumac to some olive oil along with salt and pepper and mixed with some freshly cut vegetables. Grill the chicken and vegetables until done.
- I like grilling cornish chicken as it is usually tender and cooks thoroughly more than big ones.
Loved it!!!! Amazing recipe! My family devoured the whole chicken. We bbq the chicken and it was delicious.
Oh Sara, thank you so much for trying the recipe and for sharing your pictures with us. I am soo happy you liked it.
Can I grill your slow cooker chicken like this chicken?......I love the spice blend you used and I will also give this a try
I do not see why not Fahmeida. Tell me how it went with you.
Absolutely love sumac. And the flavors in your grilled chicken are simply amazing.
Love sumac! This looks SO good -- love grilled chicken. Thanks!
It is one of the best recipes I like for grilled chicken, I hope you'll try it John.
I love the tartness of sumac, but never cooked with it...thanks for this recipe Amira...learning something new everyday!
Enjoy your week 🙂
Juliana, sumac is a lovely spice that I really like adding to most recipes. Try it and I am sure you'll never regret it.