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Lemon Zaatar Chicken
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Lemon Zaatar Chicken

Savory zaatar seasoning, garlic and lemon transform this recipe for zaatar chicken with potatoes into a one-pan Lebanese-inspired meal.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
28 mins
Total Time
38 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 658 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

Marinade
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 lemon zest and juice
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup zaatar
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Mix
  • 8 chicken thighs boneless, skinless, or breasts
  • 2 Yukon Gold potato or Russet potato
  • 1 red onion
  • 2 lemon plural
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 3 green onions chopped fine (garnish)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a greased 9x13" casserole dish and set aside.
  2. In a blender or cup with immersion blender, add the olive oil, lemon zest and juice from 1 lemon, garlic, zaatar, salt and red pepper flakes. Blend until smooth.
  3. Add the chicken to a bowl and pour marinade over, tossing to coat. Let marinate as you prep vegetables.
  4. Peel and cut potatoes into 2-inch cubes. Transfer to the chicken bowl. Cut the red onion in half and each half into quarters. Quarter the lemons. Transfer the onion and lemon pieces in with chicken and toss to coat with zaatar marinade.
  5. Spread onto the prepared baking sheet/dish, sprinkle paprika all over and bake for 28 minutes. Check larger pieces for internal temp of 165°F. Remove from oven, top with green onions and spoon pan sauce (drippings) over all at serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 658kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 48g (96%) Fat 38g (58%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g (29%) Monounsaturated Fat 23g (115%) Trans Fat 0.04g (2%) Cholesterol 215mg (72%) Sodium 515mg (21%) Potassium 1237mg (26%) Fiber 11g (44%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1047IU (21%) Vitamin C 72mg (80%) Calcium 352mg (35%) Iron 22mg (122%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 658

% Daily Value*

Calories 658kcal 33%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 48g 96%
Fat 38g 58%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 23g 115%
Trans Fat 0.04g 2%
Cholesterol 215mg 72%
Sodium 515mg 21%
Potassium 1237mg 26%
Fiber 11g 44%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 1047IU 21%
Vitamin C 72mg 80%
Calcium 352mg 35%
Iron 22mg 122%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.