Za'atar Chicken and Bulgur Power Plate with Garlic Hummus
Za'atar-spiced grilled chicken thighs served over herbed bulgur with a generous scoop of garlic hummus.
Za'atar's blend of thyme, sumac, and sesame gives grilled chicken a fragrant, slightly tangy crust that needs almost no other seasoning. Serving it over bulgur instead of rice keeps a bit more fiber and chew in the dish, and the garlic hummus works as both a sauce and an extra protein source.
We tagged this fitness__athlete_nutrition and high-protein because the chicken thighs are the main protein driver, with the hummus contributing a real amount on top, while bulgur supplies steady carbohydrates. It's a common dinner choice after training when you want something warmly spiced rather than plain.
Toast the za'atar briefly in a dry pan before rubbing it on the chicken — it wakes up the sesame and sumac considerably.
Ingredients
These ingredients are common at Middle Eastern grocers; a well-stocked international supermarket usually carries them too.
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