Oven-Roasted Za'atar Chicken Breasts

Chicken Breast - Meat and Poultry

This za'atar-marinated chicken gets an extra dose of za'atar seasoning right before being roasted in the oven for a tender and juicy meal. Za'atar is a Middle Eastern spice blend found in most spice shops or you can make your own using one of the many recipes found online. Serve the za'atar chicken with couscous, roasted potatoes, or atop a salad.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Additional: 2hrs

Total: 2hrs30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Oven-Roasted Za'atar Chicken Breasts

Ingredients

4 boneless

skinless chicken breasts

3 tablespoons za'atar seasoning

divided

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 clove garlic

minced

cooking spray

salt to taste

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Pound chicken breasts to a 1-inch thickness for even cooking. Place in a large resealable plastic bag.

Step 2

Combine 2 tablespoons za'atar seasoning lemon juice olive oil and garlic in a small bowl. Pour mixture over the chicken and toss to coat evenly. Seal the bag and refrigerate for 2 to 8 hours.

Step 3

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat with cooking spray.

Step 4

Place chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with remaining za'atar seasoning.

Step 5

Roast in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear 23 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Season with salt.

Nutritional Information

Oven-Roasted Za'atar Chicken Breasts

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 201.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 24.9g 50%

Carbohydrates: 3g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 1.2g 5%

Sugars: 0.2g

Fat: 9.8g 15%

Saturated Fat: 1.8g 9%

Cholesterol: 67.2mg 22%

Vitamin A Iu: 140.7IU 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 15.9mg 122%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 32%

Vitamin C: 5.3mg 9%

Folate: 13mcg 3%

Calcium: 74.8mg 8%

Iron: 4.9mg 27%

Magnesium: 30.6mg 11%

Potassium: 240.9mg 7%

Sodium: 100.3mg 4%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 8%

Calories From Fat: 88.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.