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Za’atar Chicken

15 reviews
Total Time
Prep: 20 min. Cook: 5 hours

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by esther erani, brooklyn, New York

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Updated on Jun. 30, 2023

It's hard to find a dinner that both my husband and kids will enjoy—and even harder to find one that's fast and easy. This is it! No matter how much I make of this dish, it's gone to the last bite. —Esther Erani, Brooklyn, New York

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Test Kitchen tips
  • If you have a few minutes to spare, try browning the chicken in a little oil before placing it in the slow cooker.
  • Make your own za'atar spice by mixing 1 Tbsp. each fresh chopped oregano, ground sumac, ground cumin and sesame seeds; and 1 tsp. each kosher salt and fresh ground pepper
  • Za’atar seasoning may become your new favorite spice. Add it to melted butter and toss with popcorn, mix it with olive oil for a dipping sauce or toss it with potatoes before roasting.
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    Za'atar Chicken

    Contest Winner
    15 reviews
    Prep Time 20 min
    Cook Time 5 hours
    Yield 6 servings

    Ingredients

    • 1/4 cup za'atar seasoning
    • 1/4 cup olive oil
    • 3 teaspoons dried oregano
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
    • 3 pounds bone-in chicken thighs
    • 1 cup pimiento-stuffed olives
    • 1/2 cup dried apricots
    • 1/2 cup pitted dried plums (prunes)
    • 1/4 cup water
    • Hot cooked basmati rice, optional
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    Directions

    1. In a large bowl, combine first 6 ingredients. Add chicken; toss to coat.
    2. Arrange olives, apricots and plums in bottom of a 4- or 5-quart slow cooker. Add 1/4 cup water; top with chicken. Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 5-6 hours. If desired, serve with rice.

    Nutrition Facts

    1 serving: 484 calories, 32g fat (7g saturated fat), 107mg cholesterol, 1367mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 30g protein.

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