9. za'atar spiced roasted chicken

za'atar spiced roasted chicken

I'm getting really into super-spiced chicken. I would love to branch out into more alternative/vegetarian proteins with super spices but in the meantime, here is some delicious za'atar roasted chicken. Stay tuned for an attempt at za'atar spiced tofu.

Serve this alongside Sauteed Kale and Quinoa Skillet or roasted veggies or both.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into tenders for more marination
• 1/8 cup olive oil
• 1/8 cup lemon juice
• 1/8 cup za'atar
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. 
• Place chicken breasts in a large glass baking dish or resealable plastic bag.
• In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, za'atar, garlic, salt, and pepper then pour marinade over the chicken. Move chicken breasts around to ensure they are evenly coated in the marinade. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or up to overnight.
• Place chicken on a roasting pan and bake for 10-15 minutes until cooked through. Let rest 5-10 minutes before serving to allow juices to re-distribute

Notes:

I roasted fingerling potatoes on the pan with the chicken. I gave the potatoes a 10-minute head start and dumped the marinated over the whole pan. So good!

This can be marinated ahead and frozen for a quick meal.

Inspired by this recipe from The Lemon Bowl.