Ingredients
– 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
– 1 red onion, cut into wedges
– 2-3 garlic cloves, finely minced (adjust quantity as desired)
– 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
– 1 lemon, juiced
– 1 lemon, sliced into rings
– 2 tablespoons zaatar
– 1 tablespoon sumac
– 2 teaspoons 7-spice blend (commonly includes coriander, allspice, cumin, cloves, black pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg; can substitute with ground coriander, cumin, and cinnamon if unavailable)
– Salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste (starting point: 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt per pound of meat)
Instructions
1-In a large bowl, combine the 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, 1 red onion cut into wedges, 2-3 finely minced garlic cloves, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, juice from 1 lemon, slices from 1 lemon, 2 tablespoons zaatar, 1 tablespoon sumac, 2 teaspoons 7-spice blend, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss everything well to coat the chicken evenly.
2-Refrigerate and let it marinate for 1 to 2 hours, or up to 24 hours if you want even more flavor.
3-Preheat your oven to 375°F. Move the chicken, onions, and all the marinade to a baking sheet or oven-safe dish.
4-Roast for 25 to 30 minutes until the chicken hits an internal temperature of 170°F and the skin turns brown and crispy. If you want it crispier, broil for another 5 minutes.
5-Once done, garnish with chopped parsley and serve it up with sides like rice, potatoes, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Last Step:
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🌡️ Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches 170°F (77°C) for perfectly cooked, juicy meat with crispy skin
🌿 Don’t omit the za’atar, sumac, or 7-spice blend as they are essential to the authentic flavor – substitute with ground coriander, cumin, and cinnamon if 7-spice is unavailable
⏰ Marinating is crucial even for just one hour – it allows the spices to penetrate the meat and creates much more flavorful results
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Marinating Time: 1 to 2 hours
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern/Mediterranean
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1 chicken thigh)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 204mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.04g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 215mg