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zaatar roast chicken

Za'atar Roast Chicken

Enjoy this Za'atar Roast Chicken recipe! Crispy skin and tender meat infused with za'atar. Served with almonds, lemon, and fresh herbs.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 641kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 57g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 34g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 1275mg | Potassium: 475mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 277IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 149mg | Iron: 7mg
Calories: 641kcal
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken leg and thighs (or breasts, preferably bone-in and skin-on)
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic (peeled, and light smashed but left whole)
  • 4 tablespoon za'atar (divided)
  • 1 lemon (cut into slices)
  • 2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • ½ cup almonds (for topping)
  • parsley or mint (for topping)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Toast almonds in a dry skillet over medium-high heat for 2-3 mins until fragrant. Remove and crush.
  • Remove skillet from heat. Add olive oil, garlic, and half of the za'atar. Let sizzle while prepping chicken.
  • Pat chicken dry, season with salt. Place chicken in skillet, skin-side up. Baste with olive oil mixture, top with remaining za'atar, salt, and lemon slices.
  • Roast in oven for about 40 mins until skin browns and juices run clear. Baste every 10 mins for crispy skin. Use a meat thermometer to check for 165°F internal temp.
  • Remove from oven, cool briefly. Serve with chopped almonds, lemon slices, parsley, mint, sea salt, and pan drippings.

Notes

Let the chicken come to room temperature before roasting. This allows the chicken to cook more evenly and creates a crispier skin. 
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