Description
Tender baked chicken thighs marinated in creamy yogurt, zaatar seasoning, garlic, and olive oil, then roasted with lemon slices and red onions until golden and flavorful. This comforting Middle Eastern inspired dish is juicy, aromatic, and perfect for serving with rice or warm flatbread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup full-fat plain yogurt
- 3 tablespoons zaatar seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lemon, sliced into rounds
- 1 medium red onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and lightly grease a large baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together yogurt, zaatar seasoning, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Arrange sliced onions and lemon rounds evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Add chicken thighs to the yogurt marinade and coat thoroughly.
- Place the coated chicken thighs over the onions and lemons in the baking dish.
- Bake uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes until the chicken is golden and fully cooked.
- Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the chicken before serving.
- Serve warm with rice, flatbread, or roasted vegetables.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken overnight for deeper flavor.
- Use full-fat yogurt for the creamiest texture.
- Broil for the last 2 minutes for extra golden color.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: baked zaatar yogurt chicken, yogurt marinated chicken, middle eastern chicken recipe, baked chicken thighs, zaatar chicken, easy chicken dinner, roasted chicken with yogurt