Description
Za’atar chicken is a flavorful Middle Eastern dish featuring tender chicken coated in a fragrant za’atar spice blend. It’s simple to prepare and packed with bold, herby flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons za’atar spice blend
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix za’atar, olive oil, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and minced garlic.
- Coat the chicken breasts evenly with the za’atar mixture.
- Place the chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for 30 minutes before baking.
- Serve with a side of hummus or fresh salad.
- Za’atar can be found in Middle Eastern grocery stores or made at home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: za’atar chicken, Middle Eastern chicken, easy chicken recipe