Za'atar Chicken
Chicken thighs rubbed with za'atar, olive oil and lemon and roasted for 40 minutes with red onion until crisp.
How to Make Za'atar Chicken
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Heat the oven to 200°C / 390°F. Mix 3 tbsp of the za'atar with the oil, lemon juice and salt and rub over and under the chicken skin.
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Spread the onions in a roasting tin and set the chicken on top, skin-side up.
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Roast for 40 minutes until crisp and cooked through.
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Sprinkle with the remaining za'atar and serve with the onions and yoghurt.
Notes for Getting It Right
- Rub the paste under the skin.
- Roast on a bed of onions.
- If your oven runs hot, check at 32 minutes.
- Add fresh za'atar at the end.
What Goes With Za'atar Chicken
- Flatbread
- Hummus
- Tabbouleh
- Rice
Storing & Reheating Za'atar Chicken
Keeps in the fridge for 3 days. Reheat in a hot oven.
Za'atar Chicken FAQ: Common Questions
How long does Za'atar Chicken take to make?
About 50 minutes in total — 10 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 4.
What are the key tips for making Za'atar Chicken?
Rub the paste under the skin. Roast on a bed of onions. If your oven runs hot, check at 32 minutes. Add fresh za'atar at the end.
What should I serve with Za'atar Chicken?
Flatbread; Hummus; Tabbouleh; Rice.
How should Za'atar Chicken be stored?
Keeps in the fridge for 3 days. Reheat in a hot oven.
Is Za'atar Chicken suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is gluten-free, high-protein, low-carb, keto and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Za'atar Chicken?
About 494 kcal per serving, with 54 g protein, 11 g carbohydrate and 26 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
Za'atar Chicken Nutrition Facts
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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