Description
Delicious za’atar marinated chicken thighs roasted to perfection with crispy skin.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 chicken thighs (bone in and skin on)
- 1 red onion (cut into wedges)
- 2–3 garlic cloves (minced finely, use more or less as you like)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- 1 lemon (sliced into rings)
- 2 tbsp za’atar
- 1 tbsp sumac
- 2 tsp 7-spice blend (see notes)
- Salt and fresh cracked pepper (to taste, see notes)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add chicken thighs, onion, garlic, olive oil, juice of 1 lemon, lemon slices, za’atar, sumac, 7-spice, salt and pepper. Toss to coat chicken thighs. Marinate in the fridge for 1-2 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F/190°C. Transfer the chicken thighs and onions along with the marinade to a baking sheet, braiser or large oven-safe pan.
- Cook for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 170°F/77°C. Skin should be browned and crispy. If not, broil for 5 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve chicken thighs with rice, potatoes or your favorite sides.
Notes
- Serving ideas: Serve with rice, roasted potatoes, or a fresh salad.
- 7-spice blend can usually be found in Middle Eastern markets or online.
- Adjust garlic and seasoning according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 thighs
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg