Roasted Za’atar Chicken Thighs (Cuisinart steam oven)
Za’atar is a Middle Eastern spice that is a combination of different herbs and spices which gives a unique Mediterranean flavor to any dish. Baking the thighs with onions, carrots, or any root vegetable (or a mixture) and you have a full meal. Using the steam bake feature ensures a moist and tender chicken.

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Serves: 2-3
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Ingredients
- 4 small boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ tablespoon fresh lemon
- 1 teaspoon Za’atar
- ½ teaspoon sesame seeds
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- Onion, quartet
- Add Any other root Vegetable (See note**)
- Salt & Pepper
Directions
- Cover the baking pan with foil (easier cleaning)
- In a medium bowl add the onions and cut up root vegetable(s) and add 2 teaspoon oil. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Mix until vegetables until coated. Place the veggies on the foil covered baking pan.
- Pat chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and in the same bowl add the chicken thighs, 3 tsp. Of olive oil, lemon juice, Za’atar, sesame seeds, and sea salt. Mix, so the chicken thighs are coated evenly with the spices.
- Add the Chicken thighs to the baking pan with the vegetables. You may have to tuck in the vegetables around the thighs to fit.
- Place the baking pan in the oven and turn oven to bake & steam, 450 F, 20-25 minutes.
Notes
No Za’atar you can use thyme, oregano, and rosemary
Replace the olive oil with sesame oil for an Asian-inspired recipe and rich, nutty flavor
Although Za’atar already tends to be a little smoky and zesty, you can try adding some crushed red pepper flakes to kick things up
**Root vegetables[/b] Beet,Carrot,Celeriac (a.k.a. Celery Root),Onion,Parsnip,Potato,Radish,Rutabaga,Sweet Potato,Turnip
Replace the olive oil with sesame oil for an Asian-inspired recipe and rich, nutty flavor
Although Za’atar already tends to be a little smoky and zesty, you can try adding some crushed red pepper flakes to kick things up
