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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
10 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 or breasts boneless, skinless
- 2 Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes
- 1 red onion
- 2 lemons
- 1 tsp paprika
- 3 green onions chopped fine (garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a greased 9x13" casserole dish and set aside.
- 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.
- Add the chicken to a bowl and pour marinade over, tossing to coat. Let marinate as you prep vegetables.
- 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.
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
658kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
48g
(96%)
Fat
38g
(58%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
23g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
215mg
(72%)
Sodium
515mg
(21%)
Potassium
1237mg
(35%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1047IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
72mg
(80%)
Calcium
352mg
(35%)
Iron
22mg
(122%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
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.