Za'atar-Roasted Chicken Breasts Recipe

Name: Za'atar-Roasted Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; 2 tablespoons dried oregano; 1 tablespoon chopped thyme leaves; 1/2 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt; Kosher salt; Freshly ground pepper; Two 8-ounce, bone-in chicken breast halves; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 3/4 pound Persian or seedless cucumbers, thinly sliced; 1 large romaine lettuce heart (12 ounces), chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons sumac (see Note); Warm pita bread, for serving

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon chopped thyme leaves
1/2 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
Kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper
Two 8-ounce, bone-in chicken breast halves
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 pound Persian or seedless cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 large romaine lettuce heart (12 ounces), chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons sumac (see Note)
Warm pita bread, for serving

1
Preheat the oven to 425.
2
In a small bowl, combine the sesame seeds, oregano and thyme.
3
In another small bowl, stir 1 tablespoon of the herb mix with the yogurt and season with salt and pepper.
4
On a foil-lined baking sheet, rub the chicken with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
5
Roast for 30 minutes, until the skin is golden and crisp.
6
Sprinkle with the remaining herb mix and roast for 10 minutes longer, until the chicken is cooked through.
7
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then carve the breasts off the bone and thinly slice them against the grain.
8
In a large bowl, toss the cucumbers and romaine with the lemon juice, sumac and the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
9
Transfer the salad to a large platter and top with the chicken.
10
Serve with the za'atar yogurt and warmed pita.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, 2 tablespoons dried oregano, 1 tablespoon chopped thyme leaves, 1/2 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt, and more.

Yes, Za'atar-Roasted Chicken Breasts 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.

Za'atar-Roasted Chicken Breasts

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