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Home » Chicken Recipes

Grilled Sumac Chicken

Published: Jul 16, 2017 · Modified: Nov 10, 2022 by Amira · This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.

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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. 

A close up for Sumac chicken on a plate

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.

A close up for Sumac chicken on a plate

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.
  • ¼ 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.
Step by step photos for making Sumac Chicken
  • 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.
A plate of food with Sumac chicken
  • I like grilling cornish chicken as it is usually tender and cooks thoroughly more than big ones.
A plate of food with Sumac chicken

Try this recipe for your next grilling dinner.
Original post was published March 2nd, 2013

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  1. Sara

    July 05, 2020 at 12:27 pm

    Loved it!!!! Amazing recipe! My family devoured the whole chicken. We bbq the chicken and it was delicious.

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    • Amira

      July 06, 2020 at 1:14 pm

      Oh Sara, thank you so much for trying the recipe and for sharing your pictures with us. I am soo happy you liked it.

      Reply
  2. Fahmeida

    November 17, 2019 at 3:09 pm

    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

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    • Amira

      November 21, 2019 at 8:42 am

      I do not see why not Fahmeida. Tell me how it went with you.

      Reply
  3. Easyfoodsmith

    July 23, 2017 at 4:23 am

    Absolutely love sumac. And the flavors in your grilled chicken are simply amazing.

    Reply
  4. kitchenriffs

    July 19, 2017 at 8:35 am

    Love sumac! This looks SO good -- love grilled chicken. Thanks!

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    • Amira

      July 19, 2017 at 9:05 am

      It is one of the best recipes I like for grilled chicken, I hope you'll try it John.

      Reply
  5. Juliana

    July 18, 2017 at 2:33 pm

    I love the tartness of sumac, but never cooked with it...thanks for this recipe Amira...learning something new everyday!
    Enjoy your week 🙂

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    • Amira

      July 19, 2017 at 9:12 am

      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.

      Reply
  6. Evelyne CulturEatz

    July 17, 2017 at 11:51 am

    I have sumac at thome and never thought of marinating with it. Great idea Amira, thank you!

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    • Amira

      July 19, 2017 at 9:13 am

      Eve, now is the time girl 🙂 go for it and tell me how it went.

      Reply
  7. Amira

    March 27, 2013 at 8:03 am

    Thanks Denise for stopping by, I like your blog in fact I love Brazil although I have never been there !!!! Thanks dear for your sweet comment try sumac and you will adore it.

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  8. Denise Browning@From Brazil To You

    March 24, 2013 at 5:37 am

    Amira: What a terrific dish! I love how flavorful your sumac chicken seems to be -- garnished with all those wonderful and colorful vegetables!!! I will have to try sumac in salads as well as you have recommended on the comment above. Great job! Thanks for having visited me. I do appreciate it.

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  9. Amira

    March 15, 2013 at 8:17 am

    Thanks Charles for your sweet comment, I'm flattered :). Well you can use sumac in salads too instead of adding lemon juice. I've made a grilled eggplant salad and added sumac to it along with crushed garlic, salt and hot red pepper and it was a hit you should try it some day.

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  10. Charles

    March 14, 2013 at 3:54 pm

    Hi Amira, I finally have some sumac! I was sent it by a friend and I must admit that I've been unsure up to this point exactly what I can use it for. Thanks for giving me some inspiration - this platter covered in wonderful veg and juicy chicken looks fantastic!

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