If you are seeking new recipes to add to your repertoire, look no further than this list that is certain to contain something that will please everyone!
The complex, rich, and bold flavors of Lebanese cuisine are captured in these 10 superb chicken recipes.
They offer an authentic Mediterranean culinary experience right in your very own kitchen, promising satisfaction for every member of your family.
1. Shish Tawook
The delicious flavor of skewered chicken doesn’t require travel to the Middle East. This shish tawook recipe is certain to capture the wonderful taste of juicy, tender chicken thanks to its marinade of earthy spices, yogurt, lemon juice, and garlic.
The combination of zesty lemon and soothing garlic is certain to waken your senses. You can eat this delicious dish with pita bread, pair it with a bed of rice, or serve it as an addition to salads.
2. Lebanese Chicken Fatteh
I adore a good, filling meal that is bursting with flavor, and this Lebanese chicken fatteh certainly fits that bill! Of course, this dish is prepared with chicken, but it also features chickpeas, toasted pine nuts, and toasted pitas. Fresh herbs and warm yogurt sauce serve as a tasty garnish.
Give this tasty meal a try if you have leftover pita bread and need an easy-to-make dinner that’s full of flavor! You can serve it with any type of bread or rice for a nutritious, delicious, and simple dinner.
3. Lebanese Rice with Chicken
Lebanese cuisine is full of unexpected surprises, but this dish is a familiar face at every family gathering as one of the main dishes. Juicy shredded chicken and spiced ground beef top a bed of basmati rice, alongside toasted nuts.
This versatile Lebanese rice with chicken dish can serve as a hearty main dish or a simple side dish. When craving comfort food, this is certain to become one of your go-to recipes!
4. Lebanese Chicken with 7-Spice
To discover all that Lebanese cuisine has to offer, consider beginning with this classic chicken recipe. Nothing beats the burst of spices and flavors that will delight your tastebuds with each and every bite.
The simple mix of 7-spice, caramelized onions, roasted lemon, and almonds makes this classic dish a savory, spicy, and aromatic pleasure. For an extra special dinner, serve over a delicious bed of fragrant basmati rice with a side of Lebanese tabouli!
5. Lebanese Chicken and Potatoes
This one-pan bake of chicken and potatoes will certainly hit the spot! It features juicy chicken, tender potatoes, and a tart lemon garlic sauce, creating a meal that is certain to appeal to everyone.
Even though this dish requires a lengthy cooking time in the oven, very little work is involved. All you need to do is slice your ingredients, combine with the sauce, and pop in the oven. Hearty, saucy, and rich, this meal will leave everyone begging for more.
6. Lebanese Chicken with Charred Lemon Cauliflower
This grilled chicken recipe offers a fun mix of textures alongside fresh flavors, bringing those spring vibes straight to your table. The smoky citrus flavor mixed with tangy yogurt sauce is out of this world, with the charred lemon cauliflower giving the dish even more flavor!
You will find that this recipe is a most welcome change from your usual rotation of chicken dishes.
7. Lebanese Freekeh with Chicken
Are you in search of meals that are easy to prepare, rich in flavor, and are also super nutritious? You will adore Lebanese freekeh with chicken, a well-balanced and delicious meal that is served with herbs and toasted nuts.
Perhaps you haven’t heard of freekeh before. It is a grain made of green wheat that is roasted over an open flame, and then rubbed to remove burned chaff, releasing its smoky taste.
It is filling enough for even the largest of appetites, but it is also low in fats, so you can feel good about giving in from time to time.
8. Lebanese Lemon Chicken
If you’re a fan of robust spices of thyme, complex flavor pairings of lemon, and rosemary for just a hint of zing, you’ll jump for joy over this recipe that comes together in a flash. This chicken dish is sure to add a bit of variety to your regular dinner rotation, with its wonderfully fresh flavors from lemon, rosemary, and thyme.
Best of all, you can whip this up in less than half an hour!
9. Easy Lebanese Chicken Marinade
Here’s the perfect dish to serve at a party that will easily become a staple at your next family event. This easy Lebanese chicken marinade is one you need to make!
Even though this tasty marinade takes less than 5 minutes to prepare, you’ll find yourself shocked by the flavor burst that makes it taste like it took all day. Simply add the chicken, mix the goodness in a bowl, let it soak, and then pull it from the fridge when you are ready to throw it on the grill.
10. Chicken Shawarma
If you are crazy about Lebanese flavors but don’t often get to visit your favorite Mediterranean restaurant, I have a special treat. This chicken shawarma recipe is easy to make at home!
You can have an authentic Middle Eastern culinary experience in the comfort of your very own kitchen simply by whipping up this very popular street food! By only using the oven to roast the chicken, this homemade chicken shawarma recipe is guaranteed to capture the authentic textures and flavors of this popular dish.