Name: Za’atar crusted chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoon za'atar mix; 1 lemon, finely grated zest; 1 teaspoon moroccan seasoning; 1.5 kilogram chicken, segmented (cut into 8 serving, pieces); 1 teaspoon sea salt; lemon wedges, salad, to serve

Za’atar crusted chicken

A blend of exotic spices transform these baked chicken pieces into a Middle-Eastern delight. The longer the marinating time the more of a delight this dish will be.

Serves 4

Prep

10M

Cook

45M

Total

55M

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Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil

2 tablespoon za'atar mix

1 lemon, finely grated zest

1 teaspoon moroccan seasoning

1.5 kilogram chicken, segmented (cut into 8 serving, pieces)

1 teaspoon sea salt

lemon wedges, salad, to serve

Method

1.In a small jug, whisk oil, spice mix, lemon and seasoning together.

2.Place chicken pieces in a large snap-lock bag and pour mixture over, tossing to coat well. Seal bag and marinate for 1 hour or overnight.

3.Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. Remove chicken from marinade. Transfer to a rack in a baking dish. Sprinkle with salt. Pour a little water into dish to cover base.

4.Bake chicken for 40-45 minutes, until chicken is golden and cooked through. Serve with lemon wedges and salad.

You can also cook this chicken on a barbecue grill or char-grill on low heat. Simply turn halfway through cooking. Za’atar is a Middle Eastern spice blend consisting of sumac, thyme, sesame seeds, marjoram and oregano. Look online for recipes … or for where to buy a premix. If you live in a city, you can find them in specialty food stores.
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