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One Pan Za'atar Chicken Bake

This one pan za'atar chicken bake is so delicious and super easy to whip up. The chicken is marinated in lemon juice, olive oil and Middle Eastern spices and then baked to perfection with butternut squash and onion.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Resting Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 55 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 494 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Ingredients

  • 1 butternut squash peeled and chopped into small, bite-size pieces (about 3-4 cups)
  • 1 red onion roughly chopped
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • zest of one lemon
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 Tablespoons Za’atar
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • zesty tahini dressing for serving

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, za'atar, salt and pepper in a small bowl to make the marinade. Reserve 2 Tablespoons to use on the veggies.
  3. Coat chicken in the remaining marinade and let sit for at least 30-60 minutes and up to 24 hours; letting the chicken marinate longer will impart more flavor. 
  4. Toss butternut and red onion in the reserved 2 Tablespoons of marinade.
  5. Add butternut and onion mixture to a large baking sheet (for easy cleanup, line sheet with parchment or a silicone liner). Create space between the veggies and place marinated chicken on the sheet as well. Place in the preheated oven, uncovered. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until butternut squash pieces are easily pierced with a fork and chicken is cooked through.
  6. Serve immediately. Drizzle chicken and veggies with tahini dressing, if using.

Notes

  • Vegan option: Feel free to swap tofu for the chicken to make a vegetarian/vegan version of this recipe!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1portion Calories 494kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 49g (98%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 12g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 125mg (42%) Sodium 1054mg (44%) Potassium 501mg (14%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 494

% Daily Value*

Serving 1portion
Calories 494kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 49g 98%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12g 71%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 125mg 42%
Sodium 1054mg 44%
Potassium 501mg 11%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%

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