You can easily bake or broil these healthy chicken kebabs in the oven for a result similar to a grill. Grilled meats are a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine. While reminiscing about Damascus, Nizar Qabbani talks about the za'atar sandwiches his mother used to make for him. Za'atar is a spice blend that exists throughout the eastern Mediterranean region, although varying slightly from country to country. Here is my version, which has a lot of fresh thyme, sumac, and sesame seeds.