Za'atar Honey Roasted Chicken
This roast chicken is easy as can be. Za'atar and honey gives a great texture and flavor to the skin, and the garlic and lemon perfume the meat.
Category
Main Course
Servings/Yield
4
Author
Lior Lev Sercarz
Ingredients
1 whole chicken (about 3 pounds)
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Olive oil
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Salt
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Pierre Poivre or ground black pepper
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1 Tbsp honey
4 garlic cloves
1 lemon cut in quarters
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1 Tbsp za'atar spice
Directions
Pre heat the oven to 350°F.
Coat the chicken with some olive oil and season with salt, pepper and za'atar. Place in an ovenproof dish and and drizzle the honey on top of the chicken.
Place the lemon and garlic around the chicken.
Roast for 30 minutes while basting with the juices every 10 minutes.
Increase the temperature to 400°F and roast for another 15 to 20 minutes, until well browned.
Remove from the oven and let rest for 20 minutes before serving.
Recipe Note
Variations & Ideas:
The chicken is great with tahini sauce (try adding some of the roasted garlic and lemon to the sauce) and a simple cucumber salad.
Questions? Contact helen@laboiteny.com
