PRODUCT SUMMARY
A traditional Middle Eastern herb and spice, Za'atar seasoning is a blend with ingredients that include sumac and hyssop. Versions of this blend have been a staple in Middle Eastern countries for centuries, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks or for beverages, and this flavorful blend can be used for meat, veggies, sauces, hummus and more.
INGREDIENTS
- Hyssop
- Sesame seeds
- Sumac (Sumac Berries, Salt)
- Thyme
- Sea salt
RECIPE
Experience the Middle Eastern cuisine with this Za'atar roasted Chicken Breast recipe.
Ingredients:
- 4 chicken breasts, bone in, skin on
- salt and pepper
- 3 Tbsp za'atar spice, divided
- 2 Tbsp toasted shaved almonds
- 1 Tbsp toasted pine nuts
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
For the marinade
- 2 lemons, juice
- 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp sumac, more for later
- 1 Tbsp allspice
- 1 Tbsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp paprika, more for later
- 7 large garlic cloves, lightly crushed
- 1 medium red onion, sliced or roughly chopped
- 1/2 large lemon, sliced
Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the marinade ingredients.
- Place the chicken in a deep dish, sprinkle with salt and pepper and over with the marinade. To ensure good flavor, work some of the marinade underneath the skin of the chicken breasts. Cover and place the chicken in the fridge for at least four hours or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Transfer the chicken breasts and the marinade to a baking dish or a cast iron skillet. Sprinkle with a little more sumac and paprika. Now sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the za'atar, and take another tablespoon of za'atar to work underneath the skin of chicken breasts. You should have 1 tablespoon za'atar left for later.
- Place the chicken in the 400 degrees F heated-oven, roast for 40-45 minutes.
- Remove from heat, and sprinkle with a little more sumac and the remaining za'atar. Garnish with the toasted nuts and fresh parsley. Enjoy!
