Roasted Za'atar Chicken

4.97 from 28 votes

Get ready for a flavor explosion with juicy Za'atar roasted chicken drumsticks and thighs! Perfectly seasoned and irresistibly delicious.

Course Dinner, Entree, Main Dish

Cuisine Lebanese

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 45

Total Time 50

Servings servings

Calories 321kcal

Author Yumna Jawad

Equipment

Ingredients

4 chicken legs cut in half (about 2 ½ pounds)
3 tablespoons za'atar
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ red onion sliced into wedges
Chopped fresh parsley for serving

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425˚F. Pat the chicken dry and place in a 9x12 baking dish.
In a small bowl, stir together the za'atar, olive oil, salt and pepper. Rub the za'atar seasoning well into the chicken all over. Scatter the red onions all over.
Roast until the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F, 35 to 40 minutes. Broil for an additional 2-4 minutes until the chicken is browned.
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve with potatoes, rice pilaf or salad.

Notes

Storage:

Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge and reheat in a preheated 350-degree oven until heated through. You can also reheat it in an air fryer for 5-6 minutes.

Tips:

Get extra crispy skin. While roasting should give you an evenly baked chicken, you may want to add a nice crisp top to the skin by broiling for just a few minutes.

Use a thermometer to check for doneness. Because we're using bone-in chicken drumsticks and thighs, it's best to get right next to the bone to make sure it is cooked through.

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