Za'atar Baked Chicken Bowls
Za'atar seasoning sends chicken to a whole new level! These delicious bowls come together seamlessly in a vibrant flavorful meal!
Ingredients
Za'atar Spice Blend:
- 2 tablespoons thyme minced, fresh
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds toasted
- 2 teaspoons sumac ground
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/2 teaspoon salt sea salt
For the Chicken
- 1 pound chicken breast boneless skinless
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons za'atar spice blend recipe above
- 1/4 teaspoon salt sea salt
Cucumber Tomato Dill Salad:
- 1.5 cups cucumber peeled and diced
- 1.5 cups heirloom tomato seeded and diced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- 2 tablespoons dill chopped, fresh
- 1/4 teaspoon salt to taste, sea salt
Kefir Raita:
- 1 cup Kefir I use goat milk kefir, whole milk
- 1/2 cup feta cheese I used goat milk feta
- 1 cup cucumber peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon mint finely chopped, fresh
- 1 tablespoon dill finely chopped, fresh
- 1/4 teaspoon salt to taste, sea salt
For Serving Bowls:
- 3 to 4 cups brown rice cooked
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken:
- Stir together the ingredients for the za’atar spice blend in a small bowl.
- Place the chicken in a zip lock bag or sealable container and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons (or more) of the za’atar spice blend and sea salt. Seal the bag and shake/rotate the bag until the chicken is well-coated in spices and oil. Allow chicken to marinate at least 15 minutes, up to 12 hours
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place chicken in a casserole dish in a single layer, allowing space between each breast for even cooking. Bake chicken 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and allow it to rest 5 to 10 minutes before slicing
- Form bowls by dividing rice, chicken, and cucumber salad among 3 to 4 bowls. Drizzle with kefir raita and serve.
Prepare the Raita
- Stir together the ingredients for the raita in a bowl until combined. Taste for flavor and add sea salt to taste. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Prepare the Cucumber Salad:
- Combine the ingredients for the salad in a mixing bowl and toss together to combine. Set aside until ready to use.
Notes
- *you can also use whole milk Greek yogurt
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 to 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 612
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bowl (of 3) | |
| Calories | 612kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 56g | 112% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.