Crispy za'atar chicken

  • 90 min
  • All in 1
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Ingredients for 4 servings:

Chicken

  • Chicken quarters 4 pcs. / 1 kg
  • Hot pepper 2 teaspoons
  • Za'atar 2 teaspoons
  • Cumin 1 teaspoon
  • Olive oil 6 tablespoons
  • Salt 1 teaspoon
  • Freshly ground black pepper ½ teaspoon
  • Sweet paprika 1 teaspoon

Roast vegetables

  • Carrots 2 pcs. / 400 g
  • Parsley 4 pcs. / 250 g
  • Onion 4 pc. / 250 g
  • Garlic 6 cloves
  • Olive oil 5 tablespoons
  • Za'atar 1 teaspoon
  • Salt ½ teaspoon
  • Freshly ground black pepper a pinch

Manoush – za'atar bread

  • Wheat flour 420 g
  • Salt 1 teaspoon
  • Fresh yeast 15 g
  • Water or milk (warm) ½ cup
  • Sugar 1 teaspoon
  • Natural yogurt 4 heaped tablespoons
  • Olive oil 1 tablespoon
  • For spreading:
  • Za'atar 2 tablespoons
  • Olive oil 4 tablespoons

Preparation:

Chicken

  • Mix all the spices. Sprinkle the meat with olive oil and rub it well with the spices – including under the skin.
  • Place in a low dish, place in the oven and bake according to the instructions shown on the display.

Roast vegetables

  • Place the peeled vegetables on a flat baking tray, season and drizzle with olive oil.
  • Place in the oven and bake according to the instructions on the display.

Manoush – za'atar bread

  • Mix flour, salt, yeast, sugar, a tablespoon of olive oil, water and yogurt. Knead the dough by hand for about 10 minutes until smooth. Add water and yogurt gradually. If the dough is too wet, sprinkle it with flour; if it is too dry, add a little water.
  • Place the kneaded dough in an olive oiled bowl and set aside in a warm place to rise for approximately 1 hour. In a bowl, mix the za'atar with the olive oil.
  • Divide the risen dough into 4 portions. Shape each portion into a cake about 4-6 mm thick and about 12 cm in diameter. Brush the centre with olive oil mixed with za’atar.
  • Place the pancakes on a deep baking tray, place in the oven and bake according to the instructions shown on the display.

Chef's suggestion:

Prepare the za'atar bread dough first and set aside to rise.

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