Name: Israeli Spice Chicken
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H5M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H40M0.000S
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: middle-eastern
Ingredients: 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; Serving suggestions: Serve with tomato relish and zucchini (recipes follow). Piling the relish and the chicken in a warm pita is a fun way to combine the flavors and textures of the 2 recipes.; 3 tablespoons (a couple of glugs) extra-virgin olive oil; 1 ripe lemon, juiced; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; Kosher salt; 4 small, tender zucchini, about 1 1/2 pounds (look in organic section of produce counter); 3 tablespoons (3 turns around the pan) extra-virgin olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup (half a bundle) chopped fresh mint; 1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves (a couple of handfuls); Kosher salt and pepper; 3 vine ripe or small round red tomatoes; 2 orange or yellow tomatoes; 1 small sweet onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup (2 handfuls) flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped

Directions

Israeli Spice Rub:
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.

Orange and Yellow Tomato Relish:

Yield: 4 servings

Seed and chop the tomatoes and combine with onion and parsley in a shallow bowl. Combine oil, lemon juice, and spices in a small plastic container with a lid. Shake dressing to combine and pour over salad. Season salad with kosher salt and toss to combine well. Let stand 10 minutes and serve.