So tasty and an absolute doddle to prepare. We served with some crusty bread and baked halloumi. Delicious!
Za’atar, paprika & garlic chicken – serves 3
- 6 large chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 heaped tbsp za’atar
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic granules
- finely grated zest of 1 lemon and juice of ½
Heat your oven to 180C/160C fan/Gas 4.
Line a baking tray with paper.
Put the chicken thighs into a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, and add the spices, lemon zest and juice and lots of salt and pepper. Mix with your hands to coat the chicken in the mixture.
Put the chicken onto the lined tray and roast for 1 hour or until well browned and cooked through (you can check at 45 minute if your thighs are small).
(Original recipe from Persian Everyday by Sabrina Ghayour, Aster, 2022.)
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