Za'Atar Roast Chicken With Green Tahini Sauce

Name: Za'Atar Roast Chicken With Green Tahini Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves, smashed; 1 cup (lightly packed) flat-leaf parsley leaves with tender stems; 1/2 cup tahini; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; Kosher salt; 1 3 1/2-4-pound chicken, cut into quarters, or 2 large skin-on, bone-in chicken breasts and 2 skin-on, bone-in chicken legs; 2 medium red onions, thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, smashed; 1 lemon, thinly sliced, seeds removed; 1 tablespoon sumac; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth or water; 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 2 tablespoons za'atar; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 cup pine nuts; 6 pieces lavash or other flatbread; Za'atar and sumac are available at Middle Eastern markets and specialty foods stores, and online.

Servings: persons

2 garlic cloves, smashed
1 cup (lightly packed) flat-leaf parsley leaves with tender stems
1/2 cup tahini
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt
1 3 1/2-4-pound chicken, cut into quarters, or 2 large skin-on, bone-in chicken breasts and 2 skin-on, bone-in chicken legs
2 medium red onions, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, smashed
1 lemon, thinly sliced, seeds removed
1 tablespoon sumac
1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth or water
1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons za'atar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup pine nuts
6 pieces lavash or other flatbread
Za'atar and sumac are available at Middle Eastern markets and specialty foods stores, and online.

1
Green tahini sauce Pulse garlic, parsley, tahini, lemon juice, and 1/2 cup water in a food processor, adding more water if needed, until smooth (sauce should be the consistency of a thin mayonnaise); season with salt.
2
Do ahead: Sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
3
Chicken and assembly Preheat oven to 400u00b0. Toss chicken, onions, garlic, lemon, sumac, allspice, cinnamon, broth, and 1/4 cup oil in a large resealable plastic bag; season with salt and pepper. Chill at least 2 hours.
4
Place chicken, onions, garlic, and lemon on a rimmed baking sheet, spooning any remaining marinade over and around chicken. Sprinkle with za'atar and roast until chicken is browned and cooked through, 45-55 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, melt butter in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add pine nuts and cook, stirring often, until butter foams, then browns, and nuts are golden brown (be careful not to burn), about 4 minutes; season with salt.
6
Slice chicken breasts, if desired. Serve chicken with roasted onion and lemon, topped with pine nuts, with green tahini sauce and lavash.
7
Do ahead: Chicken can be marinated 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.

625

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 garlic cloves, smashed, 1 cup (lightly packed) flat-leaf parsley leaves with tender stems, 1/2 cup tahini, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Za'Atar Roast Chicken With Green Tahini Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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