Week 28: Israeli Spice Chicken

Another quick and easy recipe this week which will hopefully result in good flavours and an enjoyable meal. The dozens of five-star reviews seem promising. 

The recipe includes serving suggestions (namely, a tomato relish and zucchini with mint and parsley (recipes provided on the above link)), which is a pretty neat feature! I'm not including those as part of this week's challenge because I like to leave some flexibility. Plus, I may try out a new couscous recipe. 

Ingredients (4 servings)
1 1/2 tablespoons (1 1/2 palmfuls) sweet paprika
1 1/2 tablespoons (1 1/2 palmfuls) ground cumin
1 teaspoon (1/3 palmful) dried oregano
1 teaspoon (1/3 palmful) ground coriander
1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (medium to hot in spice level)
1 1/2 teaspoons (1/2 palmful), coarse kosher salt
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (split, 8 pieces) 1 1/2 to 2 pounds
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Warm pita or flat bread, for passing

Directions
For the spice rub combine the paprika, cumin, oregano, coriander, crushed red pepper flakes, and kosher salt in a bowl. Place in a sealable jar, keep in a cool dry place for up to 6 months.

Place chicken in a shallow dish. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil to barely coat the meat. Rub chicken liberally with 4 tablespoons of the spice blend. Let stand 10 minutes.

Grill chicken 6 or 7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear.