Roasted Za'atar Chicken with Rhus Za'atar Spice Mix
I love food with intense big flavor and that’s what you’ll find in this recipe for Roasted Za’atar Chicken! I was gifted Rhus Lebanese Za’atar Spice Mix by the daughter of a friend of mine! She created this Za’atar Spice blend from her Lebanese grandmothers recipe and named it after her! I know her grandmother and she is know in our town as a great lady and an amazing cook so of course I wanted to try it!
After looking at a few recipes for chicken with Za’atar, I came up with this recipe! The addition of potatoes makes it a really delicious and hearty one pan meal that everyone will love!
I used chicken thighs in my recipe but feel free to substitute bone-in or boneless chicken if that’s your preference. If you use boneless you will probably need to take the chicken off the pan and let the potatoes cook until brown and crispy…just add the chicken back and let it reheat. The delicious salad I made to accompany this chicken is made from cucumbers, garden fresh tomatoes, avocado, red onion, Kalamata olives, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. I also sprinkled more Rhus Za’atar onto pita bread with olive oil and warmed in the oven. The combination is very delicious and I know you’ll love it!
Za'atar Roasted Chicken
Ingredients
- 8 skin-on chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Za'atar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 16 ounces baby potatoes, halved
- Fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons za'atar seasoning, thyme and garlic powder in a Ziplock bag
- Add the chicken pieces and the potatoes to the bag. Seal and give it a good shake to get the marinade everywhere. Let the chicken marinate for at least 20 minutes or overnight in the refrigerator.
- Spread the chicken and potatoes onto a baking sheet. Sprinkle with more za'atar and fresh thyme.
- Roast the chicken for 35 to 45 minutes or until done...the skin should be brown and crispy. Sprinkle with more fresh thyme and lemon slices.
- I served my chicken with pita bread, drizzled with olive oil, and toasted with a little more za'atar, along with a tomato salad with olives, cucumbers, avocado, red onion, olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Lebanese style za'atar, made with dried herbs, sesame, sumac, salt and zero fillers,.
Za'atar is a versatile spice mix used throughout the Middle East, the contents ranges from region to region. In our Lebanese family, sumac is a predominate ingredient. Sumac is a dark red berry, with a bright and lemony flavor profile. So from Rhus (latin for sumac), you can expect a savory, nutty, and tart style za'atar. Our za'atar is a delightful addition to the pantry for a professional chef, a home cook and the friend that says, “I only know how to make eggs." It's the perfect host/hostess gift and we recommend using it often and with a heavy hand.
I love trying new recipes and this is one I’ll make often! There are so many other ways to cook with Za’atar and I’ll be sharing more soon! Thanks for reading today and have a great weekend!