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Ingredients
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Lemon Chicken
Method
Preparation and Cooking
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a large bowl, combine lemon juice, olive oil, za’atar, salt, black pepper, and minced garlic. Place the chicken halves in the marinade, coating them thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- 2
Prepare Turkish Cheese Pancake
In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, water, melted butter, and a pinch of salt. Mix until smooth. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat, pour a ladle of batter into the pan, and cook until bubbly on top. Sprinkle crumbled Turkish cheese on half of the pancake, fold over, and cook until golden brown. Repeat with remaining batter.
- 3
- 4
Serve
Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes. Serve the chicken halves with the Turkish cheese pancakes and garnish with chopped cilantro.
