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Za'atar Chicken Thighs with Tahini and Garlic Recipe

Za'atar Chicken Thighs with Tahini and Garlic Recipe
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Craving Mediterranean flavors? Try this za'atar chicken with tahini recipe. Delicious and easy, it's perfect for any occasion or any night of the week.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup tahini ((make sure it's nice and runny))
  • ⅓ cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ cup lemon juice ((about the juice of one large lemon))

Herbs and Spices

  • 1 tablespoon za'atar
  • ¼ teaspoon dried mint
  • ⅓ cup fresh chopped parsley
  • ¼ cup fresh chopped mint
  • 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt + more for the chicken
  • ½ teaspoon pepper + more for the chicken
  • 5 cloves garlic, chopped

Chicken and Poultry

  • 8 pieces boneless, skinless, chicken thighs ((total weighing 4-6 pounds))

Instructions

Make the Za'atar Tahini Sauce

  1. Add the tahini, red wine vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, herbs, spices, and chopped garlic into the bowl. Use a whisk to combine the ingredients. (Tip: If your marinade is too thick because of the tahini, add a couple of tablespoons of water until the marinade is nice and runny.)
  2. Remove ½ cup of the marinade for later use.

Marinate the Chicken Thighs

  1. Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.
  2. Place the chicken thighs into the bowl with the marinade. Cover the bowl with saran wrap and place it in the fridge for at least an hour or overnight for best results.
  3. Place the reserved tahini sauce in the fridge to serve later with the chicken.

Bake the Chicken

  1. When ready to bake, remove the chicken from the marinade allowing the excess liquid to drip off.
  2. Place the chicken thighs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  3. Bake at 400 °F ( 205°C) for 35-40 minutes or until the chicken's internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) when pierced with a cooking thermometer.
  4. Serve with the reserved tahini sauce on the side.
  5. (Optional) Garnish with fresh parsley, charred peppers, and wedges of lemon.

Notes

Is your reserved tahini sauce too thick? Add a couple of tablespoons of water until nice and runny. 

How to Char peppers

1. Place whole peppers directly over an open flame on a gas stove or grill.

2. Turn occasionally with tongs until the skin is charred and blistered on all sides.

Recipe adapted from my Tahini-Marinated Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Recipe.

Find it online: https://crave-worthy.com/zaatar-chicken-thighs-with-tahini-and-garlic/