Za'atar Crispy Chicken

Name: Za'atar Crispy Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, patted dry; 2 tbsp za'atar spice blend; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp black pepper; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 2 garlic cloves, minced

Trending Mediterranean-Middle Eastern chicken coated with tangy, nutty za'atar spice blend and pan-fried until golden and crispy. A flavorful weeknight dinner that's bursting with complexity.

28 minEasyServes 4340 cal/serving

MediterraneanDinnerStovetopPaleoWhole30Gluten-Free

Ingredients

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, patted dry
2 tbsp za'atar spice blend
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced

Instructions

1

Pat 2 lbs patted dry boneless, skinless chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
2

In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp za'atar spice blend, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
3

Rub the za'atar mixture all over the chicken, making sure to coat all sides generously.
4

Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
5

Add chicken to the hot oil and cook for 7-8 minutes on the first side without moving, until the coating is deeply golden and crispy.
6

Flip the chicken and cook for another 7-8 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
7

Add 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet in the final minute of cooking, allowing it to soften slightly.
8

Squeeze 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice over the chicken and stir to combine.
9

Serve hot, drizzled with any pan juices.

Questions

How long does Za'atar Crispy Chicken keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Za'atar Crispy Chicken?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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