Za’atar Chicken Bake
An easy, aromatic and warming dish with Middle Eastern spices and butternut squash that will please everyone!
Ingredients
- 1 butternut squash peeled and chopped into small, bite-size pieces (about 3-4 cups)
- 1 red onion roughly chopped
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- zest of one lemon
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 Tablespoons za’atar
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- zesty tahini dressing for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, za’atar, salt and pepper in a small bowl to make the marinade.
- Reserve 2 Tablespoons to use on the veggies.
- Coat chicken in the remaining marinade and let sit for at least 30-60 minutes and up to 24 hours; letting the chicken marinate longer will impart more flavor.
- Add butternut and onion mixture to a large baking sheet (for easy cleanup, line sheet with parchment or a silicone liner). Create space between the veggies and place marinated chicken on the sheet as well. Place in the preheated oven, uncovered. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until butternut squash pieces are easily pierced with a fork and chicken is cooked through. Optional: drizzle chicken with tahini before serving.