Za'atar Roasted Chicken

Name: Za'atar Roasted Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 95 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: mediterranean
Ingredients: 4 lb whole chicken; 3 tbsp za'atar; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 whole lemon; 1 tbsp lemon; 4 clove garlic; 1 tbsp plain yogurt; 1 tbsp honey; 1.5 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp butter; 4 sprig fresh thyme; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp sumac

Crisp, herb-scented skin and tender, juicy meat come together in a simple roast highlighted by the warm, lemony tang of za'atar. This dish is an easy centerpiece—bright, aromatic, and built for sharing.

Prep: 20 min

Cook: 1 hr 15 min

Total: 1 hr 35 min

Servings:

Units:

4 lb whole chicken, room temperature

3 tbsp za'atar

3 tbsp olive oil

1 lemon, halved

1 tbsp lemon, zest only

4 clove garlic, minced

1 tbsp plain yogurt

1 tbsp honey

1 ½ tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

2 tbsp butter, softened

4 sprig fresh thyme

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp sumac

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

550

Calories

35g

Fat

Carbs

52g

Protein

Nutritional information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.

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