Za'atar Chicken Breasts with Chickpeas
Serves 4
25 mins prep
15 mins cook
40 mins total
This quick and delicious recipe for Middle-Eastern spiced za'atar chicken breasts is absolutely packed with flavor! Serve it family-style on a platter with chickpeas, pearl couscous and a creamy lemon tahini sauce.
Tahini Sauce:
Za'atar Chicken
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Tahini Sauce
Pulse all the ingredients in a small food processor or whisk in a bowl until smooth. Add more water if necessary to achieve a loose mayonnaise-like consistency. Taste and season with more salt to taste. The sauce keeps in the refrigerator up to 3 days ahead.
Za'atar Chicken
Mix the lemon zest and juice, olive oil, parsley, za'atar, garlic and salt in a large bowl. Add the chicken breasts and toss to coat. Set aside to marinate 15-30 minutes or cover and refrigerate up to one day ahead.
Cook the couscous in boiling, salted water according to package directions. Drain and toss with the chickpeas in a bowl.
Preheat a broiler to high, with an oven rack arranged closest to the heat source. Put the chicken on a foil-lined baking sheet.
Broil the chicken 5-6 minutes per side, until the meat turns golden brown feels firm to the touch. Let it rest about 10 minutes, then slice into ½-inch thick pieces
To serve
Spread some of the tahini sauce over the bottom of a large serving platter. Spoon the couscous mixture over the sauce. Arrange the sliced chicken on top and sprinkle with the remaining parsley leaves. Serve warm or at room temperature, with additional sauce on the side.
