Za’atar Chicken with Yogurt Sauce

Name: Za’atar Chicken with Yogurt Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 20 ounces chicken breast; 2 tablespoons Za’atar spice; 4 tablespoons lemon juice; 3 cloves garlic; 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ½ cup plain greek yogurt; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4
Calories
190 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Za’atar Chicken with Yogurt Sauce

Benson Grant

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Za’atar chicken is perfectly cooked chicken coated in a delicious blend of Middle Eastern flavors. Serve with a homemade yogurt sauce any night of the week.

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Ingredients

Servings

20 ounces chicken breast 4 portions of 5 ounces each
2 tablespoons Za’atar spice
4 tablespoons lemon juice divided
3 cloves garlic finely minced
1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt divided
½ teaspoon black pepper divided
½ cup plain greek yogurt we highly recommend full fat yogurt for a richer flavor
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

Cut chicken into four 5 ounce portions. You want the chicken to be a uniform thickness so it cooks evenly. If you have a very thick chicken breast we suggest cutting it through the middle to create two thin portions. If the chicken is thicker on one end than the other you can also cover with plastic wrap and use a mallet to pound the chicken to an even thickness.
Place the chicken breasts in a large bowl and add the 3 tablespoons lemon juice. Move the chicken around so it is coated in the lemon juice.
Sprinkle za’atar spice, half of the garlic, half of the chives, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper over the chicken, tossing the chicken to make sure it is well coated in spices.
Let the chicken sit and marinate for 20 minutes.
In a small bowl combine the Greek yogurt, remaining garlic, chives, salt, pepper, and all of the parsley. Stir together until well combined.
When the chicken has finished marinating add about a tablespoon of olive oil to a pan and heat over medium heat. When hot add the chicken and cook for 3-5 minutes per side. Chicken is ready when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
When chicken has finished cooking, cut into slices and place on a plate. Drizzle with your yogurt sauce and serve.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 5ounces Calories 190kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 92mg (31%) Sodium 612mg (26%) Potassium 612mg (17%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 239IU (5%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 81mg (8%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 190 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	5ounces
Calories	190kcal	10%
Carbohydrates	4g	1%
Protein	33g	66%
Fat	4g	6%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	1g	5%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	92mg	31%
Sodium	612mg	26%
Potassium	612mg	13%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	239IU	5%
Vitamin C	11mg	12%
Calcium	81mg	8%
Iron	3mg	17%