Description
This easy zaatar chicken recipe features juicy chicken thighs with crispy skin, packed with flavor from a simple zaatar spice blend. It’s a delicious and straightforward meal perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons zaatar spice blend
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. This helps achieve crispier skin.
- In a bowl, toss the chicken thighs with olive oil until evenly coated.
- Sprinkle the zaatar spice blend generously over the chicken thighs, ensuring each piece is well-covered. This is where the main zaatar chicken flavor comes from.
- Arrange the seasoned zaatar chicken thighs in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is crispy. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Let the zaatar chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Zaatar spice blend typically contains thyme, oregano, marjoram, sumac, and sesame seeds.
- Adjust baking time based on the thickness of your chicken thighs.
- Serve this zaatar chicken with rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: Approx. 300
- Sugar: Approx. 1g
- Sodium: Approx. 150mg
- Fat: Approx. 20g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 2g
- Fiber: Approx. 1g
- Protein: Approx. 25g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 120mg