Za’atar Chicken Thighs with Green Lentils
Mar 01, 2025 03:46 AM
This Za’atar Chicken Thighs with Green Lentils is an easy, hearty dish with intense flavor. Tender, juicy chicken thighs, the heartiness of the lentils, the intense flavor of the za’atar and the added burst of flavor from the pitted green olives and lemon zest. It’s a party for your taste buds.
What is za’atar?
It’s a Middle Eastern blend of spices that gives dishes an intensely aromatic flavor.
Pronounced zah-tar, it’s a combination of dried thyme, majoram, sumac, sesame seeds and salt. It’s fabulous for flavoring bread, veggies and meats. It adds an earthy flavor to whatever you’re making.
The Za’atar Chicken Thighs with Green Lentils is a healthy chicken dish that’s delicious the first day it’s made, but also fabulous as leftovers.
Ingredients:
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 3 Tbsp. za'atar
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 1/2 cup yellow onion, roughly chopped
- 1 1/2 cups carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 1/2 cups chicken broth, reduced-sodium
- 1 cup French green lentils
- 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
- 1 cup pitted green olives, whole or halved
- lemon zest
- fresh thyme sprigs
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
60 minutes
Total Time:
75 minutes
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