Zhug Chicken

Ingredients

• 4-6 chicken thighs
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt to taste

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. In a bowl, combine garlic, cilantro, cumin, coriander, paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and olive oil.
3. Rub the mixture over the chicken thighs and season with salt.
4. Place the chicken thighs in a roasting pan and bake for 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
5. Serve with a side of rice or couscous.

Interesting Facts

• Zhug is a spicy Middle Eastern condiment, popular in Israel, Yemen, and other Middle Eastern countries.
• It can be made with a variety of herbs and spices, such as cilantro, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.
• Zhug is traditionally served as a condiment, but can also be used to flavor meats and vegetables.