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Roasted Za'atar Chicken
Get ready for a flavor explosion with juicy Za'atar roasted chicken drumsticks and thighs! Perfectly seasoned and irresistibly delicious.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 321 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Lebanese
Ingredients
- 4 chicken legs cut in half (about 2 ½ pounds)
- 3 tablespoons za'atar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ red onion sliced into wedges
- chopped fresh parsley for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425˚F. Pat the chicken dry and place in a 9x12 baking dish.
- In a small bowl, stir together the za'atar, olive oil, salt and pepper. Rub the za'atar seasoning well into the chicken all over. Scatter the red onions all over.
- Roast until the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F, 35 to 40 minutes. Broil for an additional 2-4 minutes until the chicken is browned.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve with potatoes, rice pilaf or salad.
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Notes
- Storage:
- Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge and reheat in a preheated 350-degree oven until heated through. You can also reheat it in an air fryer for 5-6 minutes.
- Tips:
- Get extra crispy skin. While roasting should give you an evenly baked chicken, you may want to add a nice crisp top to the skin by broiling for just a few minutes.
- Use a thermometer to check for doneness. Because we're using bone-in chicken drumsticks and thighs, it's best to get right next to the bone to make sure it is cooked through.
Nutrition Information
Calories
321kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
120mg
(40%)
Sodium
401mg
(17%)
Potassium
309mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
234IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
73mg
(7%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 321
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 321kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 120mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 401mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 309mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 234IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.