Za'atar Roasted Chicken

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425°F and wait until the indicator light or beep signals it has finished heating, about 10 minutes.

Step 2

Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels by pressing gently on the skin side and underside until no moisture remains.

Step 3

Place the za'atar, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper into a small bowl and stir with a spoon until fully combined into a wet paste.

Step 4

Arrange the chicken thighs skin-side up in a single layer on a sheet pan with no overlapping pieces.

Step 5

Spread the za'atar mixture evenly over the top and sides of each chicken piece using the back of a spoon, coating thoroughly.

Step 6

Slide the sheet pan into the oven on the middle rack and roast for 14–16 minutes until the skin is golden brown and a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh reads 165°F.

Step 7

Remove the sheet pan from the oven using oven mitts and place it on a heat-safe surface, then let the chicken rest for 2 minutes before serving.