Mediterranean Sheet Pan Za'atar Chicken with Chickpeas

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A one-pan roasted chicken dish flavored with za’atar and paired with tender chickpeas and caramelized vegetables. This Mediterranean-inspired sheet-pan recipe (gluten free), ready in about 55 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, canned chickpeas, red onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 520 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, toss 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs with 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp za’atar spice blend, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
  2. Step 2: Spread the chicken thighs skin-side up on a large rimmed sheet pan. Arrange 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed chickpeas, 1 large sliced red onion, 1 pint whole cherry tomatoes, and 1 thinly sliced lemon around the chicken.
  3. Step 3: Roast in the oven for 35-40 minutes until the chicken skin is crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165°F, and the vegetables are tender and caramelized.
  4. Step 4: Remove from the oven and garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley before serving.

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