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Za'atar Baked Chicken Bowls
5 from 3 votes

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!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 3 to 4 people
Calories: 612 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

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:
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  1. Stir together the ingredients for the za’atar spice blend in a small bowl. 
  2. 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 
  3. 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
  4. Form bowls by dividing rice, chicken, and cucumber salad among 3 to 4 bowls. Drizzle with kefir raita and serve.
Prepare the Raita
  1. 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:
  1. 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

Serving 1bowl (of 3) Calories 612kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 53g (18%) Protein 56g (112%) Fat 21g (32%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 6g (12%)

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.

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