Description
Savory Baked Za’atar Chicken Thighs with Creamy Tahini Bliss
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Tahini (Mix with water if too thick.)
- 2 tablespoons Za’atar (Essential for authentic flavor.)
- 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar (Substitute with lemon juice for freshness.)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice (Freshly squeezed is best.)
- 3 cloves Garlic (Minced for potency.)
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt (Adjust according to taste.)
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper (Freshly cracked for flavor.)
- 4 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs (Juicy and tender option.)
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley (For color and freshness.)
- 2 pieces Lemon Wedges (Serve on the side.)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix tahini, za’atar, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Reserve some marinade for later use, then add the boneless, skinless chicken thighs to the bowl. Coat thoroughly and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Arrange marinated chicken thighs on a lined baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, until cooked through.
- Drizzle reserved tahini sauce over baked chicken and garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.
Notes
- Adjust salt and pepper to your taste.
- Marinating overnight enhances flavor.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh with sauce
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg