Za'atar Roast Chicken with Green Tahini Sauce
Za'atar Roast Chicken with Green Tahini Sauce is a flavorful Middle Eastern Middle Eastern Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Green tahini sauce Pulse garlic, parsley, tahini, lemon juice, and 1/2 cup water in a food processor, adding more water if needed, until smooth (sauce should be the consistency of a thin mayonnaise); season with salt.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
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Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionGreen tahini sauce Pulse garlic, parsley, tahini, lemon juice, and 1/2 cup water in a food processor, adding more water if needed, until smooth (sauce should be the consistency of a thin mayonnaise); season with salt.
Do ahead: Sauce can be made 1 day ahead.
Cover and chill.
Chicken and assembly Preheat oven to 400°.
Toss chicken, onions, garlic, lemon, sumac, allspice, cinnamon, broth, and 1/4 cup oil in a large resealable plastic bag; season with salt and pepper.
Chill at least 2 hours.
Place chicken, onions, garlic, and lemon on a rimmed baking sheet, spooning any remaining marinade over and around chicken.
Sprinkle with za'atar and roast until chicken is browned and cooked through, 45–55 minutes.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a small skillet over medium-high heat.
Add pine nuts and cook, stirring often, until butter foams, then browns, and nuts are golden brown (be careful not to burn), about 4 minutes; season with salt.
Slice chicken breasts, if desired.
Serve chicken with roasted onion and lemon, topped with pine nuts, with green tahini sauce and lavash.
Do ahead: Chicken can be marinated 1 day ahead.
Keep chilled.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.