Pan-Roasted Zaatar Chicken (Printable Version)

Juicy chicken and crispy potatoes seasoned with zaatar and roasted to golden perfection.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Vegetables

05 - 1½ pounds baby potatoes, halved
06 - 1 red onion, cut into wedges
07 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Seasoning

08 - 2 tablespoons zaatar spice blend
09 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
11 - Zest of 1 lemon

→ Garnish

12 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
13 - Lemon wedges

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F.
02 - Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides with kosher salt and black pepper.
03 - Toss halved baby potatoes, red onion wedges, and minced garlic with olive oil, 1 tablespoon of zaatar, smoked paprika, and lemon zest in a large ovenproof skillet or roasting pan. Spread in an even layer.
04 - Nestle chicken thighs skin side up among the vegetables. Rub chicken with remaining zaatar and drizzle with lemon juice.
05 - Roast for 35 to 40 minutes until chicken skin is golden and crisp and potatoes are tender. Ensure internal temperature of chicken reaches 165°F.
06 - Broil for 2 to 3 minutes for extra-crispy chicken skin, if desired.
07 - Remove from oven, rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy and quick to prepare
  • Delicious Middle Eastern flavors
02 -
  • Substitute boneless skinless thighs or breasts adjusting cooking time as needed
  • Marinate chicken in zaatar and lemon juice for up to 2 hours before roasting for added flavor
03 -
  • Use bone-in skin-on chicken for juicier meat and crispier skin
  • Let chicken rest after roasting to keep it tender and juicy
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