Grilled Za'atar Chicken Tenders With Peppers & Onions

Grilled Za'atar Chicken Tenders With Peppers & Onions

Ingredients:

• 2 lb. chicken tenders

• 1 1/2 tbsp za'atar seasoning

• 5 garlic cloves, grated or minced

• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

• 1 tbsp chopped fresh marjoram

• zest of 1 lime

• 2 to 3 tbsp lime juice

• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• 1 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp black pepper

• 12 to 15 mini peppers, seeded and cut into half or quarters lengthwise

• 1/2 - 1 white onion sliced

• oil for grill pan

• 4 to 6 pita bread for serving

Yogurt-Cilantro Dip

• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

• 1 tbsp chopped cilantro (stem and leaves)

• 1 garlic clove, grated or minced

• zest of 1 lime

• 1 tsp lime juice

• salt and pepper to taste

1. Add all the ingredients for the Yogurt-Cilantro Dip in a small bowl and stir until incorporated. Cover and place in the refrigerator until ready to use.

2. Wash and trim tenders. Pat dry and place in a bowl, set aside.

3. In a small bowl, add za'atar, garlic, cilantro, marjoram, zest and juice of lime, oil, salt and pepper. Mix to combine.

4. Season the tenders with the marinade. Place in the refrigerator for 2 hours.

5. When ready to cook, place a grill pan on medium-high heat and add some oil. Once the pan is heated, add the peppers and cook, stirring for about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove cooked peppers from pan and keep warm. Add the onions in the pan and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Place on the same platter as the peppers and keep warm.

6. If the pan needs more oil, add a little. Once the pan is hot, place as many chicken tenders that will fit without crowding the pan. The tenders need space and should not be touching. Cook the tenders for 3 to 4 minutes per side depending on thickness. For smaller tenders cook for 2 1/2 minutes per side. Transfer cooked tenders to a platter and keep warm as you cook the second batch.

7. Heat pita bread and serve with the tenders, vegetables and dip.

Yields: 4 to 6 servings

Notes&Tips:

• This is an easy and fun meal to put together. It is also very delicious. The crunchy vegetables and the flavorful chicken tenders go well together.

• Let's not forget that we eat with our eyes; and the colors "pop" for this heartful and healthy meal.