Description

This Roasted Za’atar Chicken recipe is a flavorful Middle Eastern-inspired dish featuring tender chicken thighs seasoned with za’atar spice blend, garlic, and lemon. The chicken is roasted to crispy perfection alongside red onions for a deliciously aromatic and easy-to-make meal.

Ingredients

Chicken:

4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

Seasoning:

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons za’atar spice blend
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Additional:

1 small red onion (sliced)
fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
Mix the seasoning: In a small bowl, combine olive oil, za’atar, garlic powder, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Season the chicken: Rub the seasoning mixture all over the chicken, ensuring to get some under the skin.
Roast: Place the chicken thighs skin-side up on a baking sheet with red onion slices around. Roast for 35–40 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F.
Rest and garnish: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Serve with rice, roasted vegetables, or warm pita bread and hummus.
You can also use chicken drumsticks or boneless thighs, adjusting the cooking time accordingly.