Simple Za'atar Chicken Breasts

The Za'atar Chicken Breasts are super simple to make. Add olive oil and garlic to the Za'atar Spice for a marinade and 30 minutes in the oven.

My good friend Elizabeth gave me a bunch of Za'atar Spice to experiment with in the kitchen. I decided to keep it easy for my first recipe and made this Simple Za'atar Chicken Breast recipe.

If you are not familiar with Za'atar, it's a middle eastern spice compromised of a bunch of other herbs & spices like dried oregano, thyme, marjoram, sumac and toasted sesame seeds. You can read more about it by reading this article about Za'atar on Wikipedia.

For this recipe, you can cook the chicken breasts using whatever method you prefer. If you are baking the breasts, it should take 25-30 minutes at 350°F. But you should always cook meat to internal temperature, not time.

🐓 How to Handle Raw Chicken

Leave the chicken in the fridge until ready to use.
Be careful of dripping juices. Clean up immediately.
Do not wash raw chicken (which prevents cross-contamination).
Wash all utensils and cutting boards (if applicable).
If marinating the chicken, make sure you toss the juices before you cook. Don't ever use the juice from the marinade.
Wash your hands after handling raw chicken.

💭 Ingredient Substitution

The Za'atar Spice may be a little difficult to find depending on where you are. If you are not in the mood to make your own, Dukkah or Harissa would be acceptable substitutes. If your local grocery store simply does not carry exotic spices, your best bet would be to substitute the Za'atar Spice for Italian Seasoning. Obviously this will change the flavor profile of this recipe.

For more great recipes like this one, I suggest you check these recipes out:

• Baked Za’atar Sweet Potato Fries
• Easy Baked Salsa Chicken
• Spiced Chicken Meatloaf
• Spiced Applesauce Bread with Pecans
• Spicy Chicken and Black Bean Tacos

📋 What Ingredients do I need

You will need the following ingredients to make this Simple Za'atar Chicken Breasts recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Chicken Breasts, Za'atar Spice, Olive Oil and Garlic Cloves.

🥣 How to make Simple Za'atar Chicken Breasts

In a small bowl, mix together the Za'atar spice, minced garlic, salt, and olive oil. Spread over chicken.
Bake or grill the chicken breasts until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.