Za'atar Roasted Chicken
Juicy roasted chicken thighs coated in za'atar spice, olive oil, and lemon for a crispy, aromatic Middle Eastern classic. Ready in under 30 minutes on a sheet pan.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 8 pieces chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
- 3 tablespoons za'atar spice blend
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 whole lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F and wait until the indicator light or beep signals it has finished heating, about 10 minutes.
- 2
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels by pressing gently on the skin side and underside until no moisture remains.
- 3
Place the za'atar, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper into a small bowl and stir with a spoon until fully combined into a wet paste.
- 4
Arrange the chicken thighs skin-side up in a single layer on a sheet pan with no overlapping pieces.
- 5
Spread the za'atar mixture evenly over the top and sides of each chicken piece using the back of a spoon, coating thoroughly.
- 6
Slide the sheet pan into the oven on the middle rack and roast for 14–16 minutes until the skin is golden brown and a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh reads 165°F.
- 7
Remove the sheet pan from the oven using oven mitts and place it on a heat-safe surface, then let the chicken rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- sheet pan (18 × 13 inches)
- paper towels
- small mixing bowl
- spoon
- instant-read meat thermometer
- oven mitts
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