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Zaatar Chicken
A flavorful roasted chicken dish infused with za’atar, lemon, and aromatic spices, perfect for a vibrant and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Main
- 3 pieces lemons (2 sliced, 1 zested and juiced)
- 1 whole chicken (2¾ lb/1.3kg) (cut into parts)
- 2 pieces onions (sliced and wedged)
- 2 heads garlic (sliced in half)
- 2 teaspoons sumac
- ¾ teaspoon ground allspice
- 4 tablespoons za’atar seasoning
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- ¾ cup chicken stock or water
- to taste salt and black pepper
- ¼ cup parsley (finely chopped)
- 30 g sliced almonds (toasted (optional))
Instructions
- Slice 2 lemons and place in a bowl; zest and juice the third lemon.
- Mix lemon slices, zest, juice, chicken, onions, garlic, spices, za’atar, oil, stock, salt, and pepper; marinate for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Arrange chicken and lemon slices on a baking sheet; pour marinade over.
- Bake for 45 minutes, stirring halfway, until golden and cooked through.
- Mix parsley, lemon zest, remaining za’atar, and oil; spoon over cooked chicken, garnish with almonds if desired, and serve.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate overnight and let the chicken come to room temperature before baking.