Za’atar Roasted Chicken
Ingredients:
4 chicken breasts or thighs, bone in, skin on. I prefer dark meat so I used thighs.
Salt and pepper
2 tbsp Za’atar blend, divided
2 tbsp Sumac Spice, divided
1 tsp paprika
2 tbsp toasted sliced or slivered almonds
2 tbsp toasted pine nuts
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
For the Marinade:
Juice of two lemons
1/2 a jar of Spicy Za’atar Condiment Spread (I used Terranean Herbs)
8 large garlic cloves, lightly crushed
1 medium red onion, roughly chopped
1/2 large lemon, sliced
Instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, combine the marinade ingredients.
2. Place the chicken in a deep dish, sprinkle with salt & pepper & cover with the marinade. Work some of the spicy za’atar condiment spread underneath the skin of the chicken for more flavor. Cover & place the chicken in the fridge for at least four hours or overnight.
3. Preheat the oven to 400°
4. Transfer the chicken & the marinade to a baking dish or a cast iron skillet. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp sumac, 1 tbsp za’atar & 1 tsp of paprika.
5. Place the chicken in the 400° heated-oven & roast for 40-45 mins or until chicken reaches 165°.
6. Remove from heat, & sprinkle with the remaining sumac & za’atar. Garnish with the toasted nuts & fresh parsley.
Looks so yummy!!