Moroccan Zaatar Chicken

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Thyme , chopped
  • 1 cup Medium yellow Onion , diced
  • 2 cloves garlic , finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 5 pieces chicken breasts

Instructions

  1. Pound Chicken breasts, slightly thinner.
  2. In large dish, combine thyme, dried oregano, sesame seeds, salt, pepper, 2 cloves chopped garlic,
  3. zest of 1 lemon, medium onion chopped and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Turn pounded chicken in za'atar spice blend to coat.
  4. Heat skillet over medium-high heat, add 1/4 cup olive oil , brown a halved lemon in olive oil; remove and reserve.
  5. Add chicken and brown on both sides; add stock and partially cover pan.
  6. Cook chicken through 7-8 minutes then douse with juice from reserved lemon.
  7. Plate and Ready to serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

659 kcal 33% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 18.3g 37% DV
Total Fat 46.2g 59% DV
Carbs 58g 21% DV
Fiber 24.5g 87% DV
Sugar 3.2g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9859mg 100% DV
Potassium 1036mg 22% DV
Cholesterol 16mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 96.8mcg 11% DV
Vitamin C 42.5mg 47% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 876.5mg 67% DV
Iron 20.9mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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