Easy Za’atar Chicken Recipe for Dinner
These za’atar chicken thighs are marinated with olive oil, za’atar, turmeric, salt, and pepper, then seared and baked until perfectly juicy. An easy, flavorful, high-protein chicken dinner that’s great for meal prep or busy weeknights!
Ingredients
- 2.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp za’atar seasoning
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, za’atar seasoning, turmeric, sea salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken thighs and toss until evenly coated in the marinade.
- Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight for even more flavor.
- Remove the chicken from the refrigerator about 20 minutes before cooking so it can come closer to room temperature.
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs for 4-5 minutes per side until nicely browned.
- Transfer the grill pan to a 400 degree F oven, or move the chicken to a baking sheet if needed. Bake the chicken and cook until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
- Rest the chicken for 5 minutes before enjoying!
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Notes
Optional air fryer method: Cook the marinated chicken in an air fryer at 380 degrees F until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, flipping halfway through cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 316kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 35g, Fat: 20g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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