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Sheet Pan Za'atar Chicken & Chickpeas
5 from 9 votes

Sheet Pan Za'atar Chicken & Chickpeas

Sheet Pan Za’atar Chicken & Chickpeas is an easy, versatile, one-pan recipe featuring za’atar-marinated chicken and roasted chickpeas.  Perfect for any night of the week, it's great for wraps, salads, rice bowls, and more.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 45 mins
Servings: 4 -6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

Chicken Marinade
  • 2 lbs chicken breast cubed, boneless, skinless
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1.5 tablespoons za'atar spice blend
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • black pepper to taste
  • salt to taste
  • 1 lemon the juice of
Seasoned Chickpeas
  • 15 ounce chickpeas drained, rinsed & patted dry, canned
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Marinate chicken in non-reactive mixing bowl with the chicken marinade ingredients. Cover, refrigerate, and marinate for 1-5 hours.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°
  3. Toss the chickpeas in a mixing bowl with the olive oil and spices, then add them to half of a large, parchment paper-lined sheet pan. Add the marinated chicken to the other half of the sheet pan. Roast for 30 minutes.
  4. * The chickpeas will be tender. For crunchy chickpeas, remove chicken when done and continue cooking chickpeas until you've reached your ideal texture.
  5. Use the za'atar chicken & chickpeas however you desire: flatbread, pita pockets, naan bread, salad, or rice bowls with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!