Sheet Pan Za’atar Chicken

Name: Sheet Pan Za’atar Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 to 2 pound bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs; 1 1/2 cup Greek yogurt; 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 lemon (juiced); 4 garlic cloves (minced); 3 tablespoons za'atar seasoning mix; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 3 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons za'atar seasoning mix; 1/2 pound baby potatoes (cubed); 10 whole small carrots (peeled,(or about 1 1/2 cups carrots chopped}); 1/2 of a head of cauliflower (cut into small florets); 1/2 small red onion (thinly sliced); 1 lemon (sliced (optional); Fresh parsley (for garnish); Freshly crumbled feta cheese (for garnish); 2 tablespoons dried oregano; 2 tablespoons sumac; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; 1 tablespoon marjoram {or sub in more oregano}; 1 tablespoon thyme; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Sheet Pan Za’atar Chicken is a flavorful easy-to-make Mediterranean meal perfect for busy weeknights. This sheet pan meal features juicy, marinated chicken thighs that are coated in a yogurt za’atar marinade and roasted alongside a medley of vegetables and potatoes. With minimal prep and just one sheet pan the cleanup is a breeze!

Prep15 min
Cook1 hr
Total1 hr 15 min
Makes4 servings
Calories633

Ingredients

4 servings

1 1/2 to 2 pound bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 lemon (juiced)
4 garlic cloves (minced)
3 tablespoons za'atar seasoning mix
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

For the Vegetables and Potatoes

3 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons za'atar seasoning mix
1/2 pound baby potatoes (cubed)
10 whole small carrots (peeled,(or about 1 1/2 cups carrots chopped})
1/2 of a head of cauliflower (cut into small florets)
1/2 small red onion (thinly sliced)
1 lemon (sliced (optional)
Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Freshly crumbled feta cheese (for garnish)

Za'atar Seasoning Mix

2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons sumac
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon marjoram {or sub in more oregano}
1 tablespoon thyme
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Method

1
For the homemade za'atar mix: In a small bowl, combine the oregano, sumac, sesame seeds, marjoram, thyme, sea salt and pepper and mix well. Set aside.
2
For the Marinade: In a medium bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon, garlic, 3 tablespoons za'atar mix, salt and pepper and stir until combined.
3
Add the chicken thighs to a large mixing bowl, and add the yogurt za'atar marinade. Mix well until the chicken is fully coated. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
4
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
5
In a large mixing bowl add the potatoes, carrots and cauliflower. Add the olive oil and the 2 teaspoons za'atar seasoning and toss the vegetables and potatoes until combined.
6
On a large non-stick baking sheet, lay out the vegetables and potatoes. Add the red onion and lemon slices (optional) in among the vegetables. Nestle the chicken into the vegetables and potatoes. Sprinkle more za'atar seasoning over the sheet pan meal.
7
Cover the sheet pan with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake the sheet pan another 35 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
8
Remove the sheet pan from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and crumbled feta cheese. Serve with couscous.