Looking to upgrade your dinner menu? This Zaatar Roasted Chicken with Garlic Yogurt Sauce is the perfect combination of bold spices, juicy tenderness, and creamy tang. Bursting with flavor, this dish uses the earthy richness of zaatar – a Middle Eastern spice blend – to coat the chicken in an aromatic marinade that perfectly pairs with a zesty garlic yogurt sauce. Whether you’re prepping a family dinner or entertaining guests, this Zaatar Roasted Chicken with Garlic Yogurt Sauce is sure to impress.
Explore more about Zaatar spice blends and their origins on Serious Eats.
“This is a flavor-packed Middle Eastern-inspired dinner your family will crave again and again. The earthy spice of zaatar pairs beautifully with tender roasted chicken, while the garlic yogurt sauce brings creamy, tangy contrast. Easy to prepare, it’s a comforting yet exotic twist to your dinner routine.”
Ingredients of Zaatar Roasted Chicken:
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1 whole chicken (cut into pieces)
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3 tbsp olive oil
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2 tbsp zaatar spice mix
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1 tsp paprika
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1 tsp cumin
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Juice of 1 lemon
For the Garlic Yogurt Sauce:
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1 cup plain Greek yogurt
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2 garlic cloves (minced)
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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Salt to taste
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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In a bowl, mix olive oil, zaatar, paprika, cumin, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
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Rub the mixture generously over the chicken pieces.
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Arrange chicken in a baking tray and roast for 40–45 minutes until golden and fully cooked.
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While chicken roasts, whisk yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, and salt for the sauce.
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Serve chicken hot with garlic yogurt sauce on the side and fresh herbs for garnish.
Pro Tip of Zaatar Roasted Chicken:
For even more flavor, marinate the chicken with the zaatar mixture overnight. It enhances the depth of the spice blend and ensures the chicken stays juicy.
Check out our Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta if you’re craving another comforting dinner recipe.