Za'atar Roast Chicken with Olives & Prunes

Za’atar roast chicken is a flavorful one-pan dinner that is full of flavor. It takes a few minutes to put together which makes this dish perfect for a weeknight dinner yet, fancy enough for a nice dinner party. Za’atar on its own packs a punch with the Mediterranean flavors of thyme, oregano, sumac, and sesame. The prunes and olives take it to another level with some sweetness and earthy goodness.
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1 chicken (3.5-4 lbs.) cut into quarters
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1.4 cup fresh orange juice
4-5 large garlic cloves, grated
2-3 tablespoons harissa or pureed roasted red peppers
The spices:
• 4 heaping tablespoons za’atar
• 2 tablespoons sumac
• 1-1.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
1 cup prunes, dried apricots, or dried figs
1 cup olives
Preheat the oven to 425 °F, 220 °C.
Cut deep slits in the chicken pieces and place them in a 9 by 13-inch baking pan.
Combine the lemon juice, olive oil, orange juice, garlic, and harissa in a bowl. Whisk together and pour over the chicken.
Sprinkle all of the spices over the chicken and toss to coat.
Add the prunes and olives to the pan.
Bake in the center rack of the oven, uncovered, for 45 minutes.
Flip the chicken pieces over and bake 20-25 more minutes.
Serve with Mediterranean Rice Pilaf, Brussel Sprouts, Roasted vegetables, Couscous, or a salad with some toasted bread to soak up the zesty sauce. Enjoy!
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