Ingredients
8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 red onion, cut into wedges
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
1 lemon, sliced into slices
2 tablespoons zaβatar
1 tablespoon sumac
2 teaspoons of a 7-spice blend (containing coriander, allspice, cumin, cloves, black pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg)
Salt to taste
Freshly cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
1-Getting started: Getting started with this Zaatar Chicken Thighs recipe is simple and rewarding. Begin by combining all the marinade ingredients with the chicken in a large bowl for a flavorful base. This step helps infuse the meat with the rich taste of Middle Eastern spices and garlic, making every bite of the spiced chicken delicious.
2-After mixing: After mixing, refrigerate the chicken for 1 to 2 hours don’t skip this for deeper flavor. Once marinated, preheat your oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C) and place the chicken and red onion wedges with the marinade into a baking dish. For more on similar poultry dishes, you might enjoy our Mango Chicken recipe, which adds a fruity twist to chicken prep.
3-Roast: Roast for 25 to 30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 170Β°F (77Β°C), then broil for 5 minutes if you want crispier skin. The total preparation time is about 1 hour and 50 minutes, including 20 minutes of prep, 1 hour of marinating, and 30 minutes of cooking. Once done, garnish with chopped parsley and serve with sides like rice or potatoes for a complete meal.
Last Step:
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β³ Marinate the chicken for at least one hour to deepen the flavors.
π§ Begin seasoning with about 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt per pound of chicken.
π₯ To get crispier skin, finish the cooking with a 5-minute broil cycle.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Marinating time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 44 g
- Cholesterol: 215 mg
