Zaatar Chicken Roasted Potatoes (Printable Version)

Juicy zaatar-spiced chicken thighs roasted alongside crispy baby potatoes and red onion with fresh parsley garnish.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 tablespoons zaatar spice blend
04 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
05 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
06 - Juice of 1/2 lemon

→ Vegetables

07 - 1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes, halved
08 - 1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
10 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
11 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish

12 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
13 - Lemon wedges for serving

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - In a large bowl, toss chicken thighs with olive oil, zaatar, kosher salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Set aside.
03 - Combine halved potatoes, red onion, olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl; toss to coat evenly.
04 - Spread potatoes and onions evenly on baking sheet. Arrange chicken thighs skin-side up among vegetables.
05 - Roast for 35–40 minutes until chicken skin is golden and crisp and potatoes are tender. Ensure chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
06 - Remove from oven and rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • Minimal cleanup with one pan
  • Juicy chicken and crispy potatoes with bold Middle Eastern flavors
02 -
  • Check your zaatar blend for sesame if you have allergies
  • Resting chicken after roasting keeps it juicy
03 -
  • Line your baking sheet to make cleanup easier
  • Cut vegetables the same size so they roast evenly
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