From House & Home · Lauren Medeiros · · 40s
Baked Chicken Thighs with Yogurt and Za'atar
Simple chicken thighs get a zesty kick with yogurt and za'atar.
In brief
Simple chicken thighs get a zesty kick with yogurt and za'atar. Yotam Ottolenghi's baked chicken thighs with yogurt and za'atar are ready in 60 minutes. Originally reported by House & Home.
Quick answers
- Why Keep Chicken Fat?
- The chicken renders fat in the pan, don’t throw it away.
- What is the key takeaway from Baked Chicken Thighs with Yogurt and Za'atar?
- Yotam Ottolenghi's baked chicken thighs with yogurt and za'atar are ready in 60 minutes.
Why Keep Chicken Fat?
The chicken renders fat in the pan, don’t throw it away.
“The chicken renders a lot of fat in the pan, don’t throw this away! Pour off any excess and keep it in a jar in the fridge; it’s absolutely brilliant for roasting potatoes or other veggies.”
Ingredients for 6
4½ lb chicken thighs, skin on, bone in.
Za'atar Mix
¼ cup za’atar, 1 tbsp olive oil, lemon wedges.
Baking Process
Mix chicken, yogurt, za’atar, salt, pepper, then bake 60 minutes.
Rest and Serve
Rest 10 minutes, then serve with pan juices and lemon.
Why This Works
The fat becomes perfect for roasting potatoes.
Here's the gist
Yotam Ottolenghi's baked chicken thighs with yogurt and za'atar are ready in 60 minutes.
