Za’azar Chicken with Tahini Yoghurt and Roast Shallots

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Ingredients

  • 8 free range chicken thighs
  • 4 banana shallots
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 3 tsp za’atar
  • Salt
  • Fresh parsley
  • Olive oil
  • ½ lemon – juiced

For the yoghurt

  • 250 ml greek yoghurt
  • 1 tsp tahini
  • Lemon juice

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Place the chicken skin side up in an ANTA Baking Dish.
  • Add the za’atar spice and a drizzle of olive oil and make sure your rub the spice into the chicken thighs.
  • Peel and slice the shallots length ways and wedge in between the chicken.
  • Peel the garlic cloves and gently crush with the back of your knife.
  • Add these to the dish and drizzle with more olive oil.
  • Sprinkle with salt.
  • Roast in the oven for 30 minutes until the skin is crispy.
  • While the chicken is roasting prepare the yoghurt by combining it with the tahini, salt and a little lemon juice.
  • Chill until ready to serve.
  • When the chicken is ready remove from the oven and squeeze the lemon juice over the meat.
  • Serve with a garnish of parsley and the yoghurt in a small bowl on the side.
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