Za'atar-Spiced Roast Chicken with Lemon and Olives

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Chicken thighs marinated in fragrant za'atar, roasted with lemon and pitted olives until juicy and flavorful. This Israeli-inspired chicken recipe (gluten-free, mediterranean), ready in about 60 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, za'atar spice blend, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 45 min Serves 4 Israeli cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat 1.5 lbs chicken thighs dry. In a bowl, mix 2 tbsp za'atar, 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 tsp paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Step 2: Rub the spice mixture evenly over chicken thighs. Place skin-side up in a baking dish.
  3. Step 3: Arrange 1 sliced lemon and 1/2 cup pitted black olives around chicken. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary.
  4. Step 4: Bake for 45 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally and skin is golden and crisp.

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