Za’tar Roasted Chicken
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 4 (6 oz.) boneless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Za'tar seasoning*
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups red onions, wedged into 1-inch thick slices
- 2 cups carrots, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch chunks
- 1 cup California Black Ripe Olives, whole, pitted
Directions
- Season chicken breasts on both sides with 1 1/2 tablespoons of za’tar. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place chicken breasts skin side down in the skillet and brown for 2-3 minutes on each side, then transfer to a clean plate and set aside.
- Stir onions and carrots into pan and cook for 3-4 minutes over medium-high heat until lightly browned.
- Mix in California Ripe Olives and remaining za’tar and return chicken to pan, skin side up.
- Place pan into a 400°F oven and roast for 15-18 minutes until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender. Serve hot or room temperature.* Za’tar is a Mediterranean seasoning mix that can be purchased at Mediterranean grocers or on-line at zamourispices.com. You may make your own by combining 2 teaspoons of dried thyme, 2 teaspoons of dried oregano, 2 teaspoons of toasted sesame seeds and 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt.
