Za'atar Tahini Chicken with Warm Pita
Seared chicken thighs coated in za'atar, served with a silky tahini-yogurt sauce and warm pita. Tangy, nutty, and dinner-ready in 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken thighs, boneless
- 2 tbsp za'atar
- 3 tbsp tahini
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
Instructions
- 1
Pat chicken dry and season generously with salt, pepper, and za'atar on both sides.
- 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 3
Sear chicken 6–7 minutes per side without moving until golden and cooked through.
- 4
Whisk tahini and yogurt with 2 tbsp water and a pinch of salt until pourable.
- 5
Warm pita in the skillet for 30 seconds per side, then transfer to a plate.
- 6
Slice chicken, drizzle with tahini sauce, and serve with warm pita and pickled turnips.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- tongs
- whisk
- cutting board
- knife
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