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.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
Try this recipe for your next grilling dinner.
Original post was published March 2nd, 2013
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Sara
Loved it!!!! Amazing recipe! My family devoured the whole chicken. We bbq the chicken and it was delicious.
Amira
Oh Sara, thank you so much for trying the recipe and for sharing your pictures with us. I am soo happy you liked it.
Fahmeida
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
Amira
I do not see why not Fahmeida. Tell me how it went with you.
Easyfoodsmith
Absolutely love sumac. And the flavors in your grilled chicken are simply amazing.
kitchenriffs
Love sumac! This looks SO good -- love grilled chicken. Thanks!
Amira
It is one of the best recipes I like for grilled chicken, I hope you'll try it John.
Juliana
I love the tartness of sumac, but never cooked with it...thanks for this recipe Amira...learning something new everyday!
Enjoy your week 🙂
Amira
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.
Evelyne CulturEatz
I have sumac at thome and never thought of marinating with it. Great idea Amira, thank you!
Amira
Eve, now is the time girl 🙂 go for it and tell me how it went.
Amira
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.
Denise Browning@From Brazil To You
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.
Amira
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.
Charles
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!