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Baked Zaatar Chicken – A Middle Eastern Spice Delight

by Patti Estep 2 Comments

This recipe for baked zaatar chicken is really easy to make and gives a nice Middle Eastern flavor to your everyday chicken dinner.

Baked zaatar chicken in casserole dish

You know when you go to a nice Italian restaurant they sometimes give you bread with olive oil and herb blend dipping sauce. Well, growing up I watched my father do something just like this with pita bread and Zaatar. I remember asking for a taste every time. Zaatar is a Middle Eastern spice blend traditionally an herb with the same name. However, now it’s more like curry, combining several ingredients such as oregano, thyme, sumac, and sesame seeds.

Bowl of zaatar

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Not too long ago I picked up a container of this yummy spice mix in a middle eastern store down in the strip district of Pittsburgh.

Zaatar chicken marinating in a bag

I used the zaatar to make a marinade for chicken and it turned out great. So easy, and such great flavor. Though I baked it in the oven, I”m sure it would also be great on the grill.

 

Baked zaatar chicken legGive it a try.

If you can’t find zaatar in a nearby store you can purchase it online or make your own.

 

Baked Zaatar Chicken

Baked Zaatar Chicken

Ingredients

  • chicken parts
  • 2 tablespoons zaatar
  • Juice of one lemon
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 large clove of garlic - minced or grated

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients together in a large plastic zip bag and marinate in the refrigerator for a couple of hours.
  2. Preheat oven at 425.
  3. Place chicken, skin side up in a large baking pan.
  4. Bake for 30 minutes. 
  5. Remove and turn chicken parts.
  6. Continue baking for 20-30 additional minutes.
  7. Remove and serve.
© Patti Estep

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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: lebanese, middle easter, Spices

About Patti Estep

Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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Comments

  1. Carole West says

    May 25, 2018 at 10:01 am

    This looks amazing and I would probably serve with a nice salad and rice. Looks easy too! I like the ingredients you use – always simple and combined perfectly.

    Reply
    • Patti Estep says

      May 25, 2018 at 12:32 pm

      Thanks Carole. This is an easy one and would be perfect with a salad and rice.

      Reply

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