Baked Zaatar Yogurt Chicken

Name: Baked Zaatar Yogurt Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 9 h
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 2 lbs (8) boneless chicken thighs or breasts; 1 cup plain greek yogurt; 2 tbsp olive oil; 3 tbsp lemon juice + zest from lemon; 2 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp zaatar seasoning; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup fresh parsley

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Marinate Time
8 hrs
Total Time
9 hrs
Servings
4
Calories
478 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Middle Eastern

Baked Zaatar Yogurt Chicken

Chad Dorsey

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Yogurt chicken is juicy and flavorful, thanks to a creamy, za’atar-spiced marinade. An easy-to-make recipe with so many ways to enjoy!

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Ingredients

Servings

2 lbs (8) boneless chicken thighs or breasts skin on or off

Marinade

1 cup plain greek yogurt
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp lemon juice + zest from lemon
2 cloves garlic crushed and chopped
2 tbsp zaatar seasoning
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (or Aleppo flakes)

Serving

1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F. In a bowl, whisk together all marinade ingredients.
Place chicken into gallon size plastic food storage bag or large plastic container. Pour marinade over chicken pieces, close bag or cover container with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for minimum 30 minutes or up to overnight.
Use cooking spray or olive oil to coat the inside of a baking dish. Shake excess marinade from chicken and place the pieces in a single layer into dish. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes or until golden brown and chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature (See Note 1).
Garnish with chopped parsley. Serve with couscous and warm pita to soak up juices.

Notes

If boneless chicken breasts are very thick or weigh more than 6 ounces, slice them in half horizontally, place between sheets of plastic wrap, and use flat side of meat mallet to gently pound them to an even thickness.For best results, use an instant read thermometer. The chicken is cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 478kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 36g (55%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Monounsaturated Fat 17g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 169mg (56%) Sodium 736mg (31%) Potassium 484mg (14%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 568IU (11%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 120mg (12%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 478 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	478kcal	24%
Carbohydrates	6g	2%
Protein	33g	66%
Fat	36g	55%
Saturated Fat	9g	45%
Polyunsaturated Fat	7g	41%
Monounsaturated Fat	17g	85%
Trans Fat	0.1g	5%
Cholesterol	169mg	56%
Sodium	736mg	31%
Potassium	484mg	10%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	568IU	11%
Vitamin C	12mg	13%
Calcium	120mg	12%
Iron	4mg	22%