ZA’ATAR ROAST CHICKEN RECIPE

ZA’ATAR ROAST CHICKEN RECIPESERVES 6PREP TIME: 15 MINUTESCOOK TIME: 1 HOURTOTAL TIME: 1 HOUR 15 MINUTES

• 4 lbs chicken, legs and thighs
• 2 medium red onions, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic smashed
• 1 lemon, thinly sliced, seeds removed
• 1 tablespoon ground sumac
• 1½ teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• ¼ cup olive oil
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons za’atar
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• ¼ cup pine nuts

In a deep baking sheet or casserole dish, toss the chicken with the onions, garlic, lemon, sumac, allspice, cinnamon, and chicken broth. Chill for minimum 2 hours.

Heat the oven to 400°F.

Sprinkle the za’atar on the chicken and roast until brown and cooked through, 45-55 minutes.

When there’s 5 minutes left on the chicken, toast the pine nuts. On medium high heat, melt the butter in a small skillet. Add the pine nuts, stirring, until butter is foamy and brown. The pine nuts should be lightly golden. Season with salt.

Turn the broiler on high for 1-2 minutes, or until the chicken browns, slightly. Top the chicken with pine nuts and extra za’atar, if desired. Enjoy hot!

                   BY:STEPHANIE