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Za’atar Chicken with yogurt sauce on top
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Za’atar Chicken with Yogurt Sauce

Za’atar chicken is perfectly cooked chicken coated in a delicious blend of Middle Eastern flavors. Serve with a homemade yogurt sauce any night of the week.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword za’atar chicken
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 190kcal
Author Kat Jeter & Melinda Caldwell

Ingredients

  • 20 ounces Chicken breast 4 portions of 5 ounces each
  • 2 tablespoons Za’atar spice
  • 4 tablespoons Lemon juice divided
  • 3 cloves Garlic finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon Finely chopped chives
  • 3/4 teaspoon Kosher salt divided
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper divided
  • ½ cup Plain Greek yogurt we highly recommend full fat yogurt for a richer flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Finely chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  • Cut chicken into four 5 ounce portions. You want the chicken to be a uniform thickness so it cooks evenly. If you have a very thick chicken breast we suggest cutting it through the middle to create two thin portions. If the chicken is thicker on one end than the other you can also cover with plastic wrap and use a mallet to pound the chicken to an even thickness.
  • Place the chicken breasts in a large bowl and add the 3 tablespoons lemon juice. Move the chicken around so it is coated in the lemon juice.
  • Sprinkle za’atar spice, , half of the garlic, half of the chives, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper over the chicken, tossing the chicken to make sure it is well coated in spices.
  • Let the chicken sit and marinate for 20 minutes.
  • In a small bowl combine the Greek yogurt, remaining garlic, chives, salt, pepper, and all of the parsley. Stir together until well combined.
  • When the chicken has finished marinating add about a tablespoon of olive oil to a pan and heat over medium heat. When hot add the chicken and cook for 3-5 minutes per side. Chicken is ready when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
  • When chicken has finished cooking, cut into slices and place on a plate. Drizzle with your yogurt sauce and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 5ounces | Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 612mg | Potassium: 612mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 239IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 3mg