Roast Chicken with Za'atar
A whole chicken rubbed with zaatar, sumac and olive oil, fragrant, crispy-skinned and deeply aromatic.
Total time
85 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
65 min
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
Mediterranean
gluten-free
Ingredients
1.5kgwhole chicken
3 tbspzaatar spice blend
2 tspsumac
4 clovesgarlic, minced
4 tbspolive oil
2 tbsplemon juice
1 tspsalt
lemon wedgesto serve
Instructions
1
Mix zaatar, sumac, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice and salt into a paste.
2
Rub paste all over chicken including under the skin.
3
Marinate overnight in the fridge uncovered for crispy skin.
4
Roast at 200C for 20 minutes until skin starts to brown.
5
Reduce to 180C and roast a further 45 minutes.
6
Rest 10 minutes.
7
Serve with lemon wedges, flatbread and a simple salad.
Nutrition (estimated)
Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.
Calories
936
Protein
101.5g
Fat
55g
Carbs
2.3g
Fiber
0.5g
Sodium
797mg
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