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One Pan Chicken Potato Bake With Zaatar

June 6, 2016 by Mahy, Updated June 3, 2020 11 Comments

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One-Pan Chicken Potato Bake

This easy One Pan Chicken Potato Bake with Za’atar spice, lemon and garlic is the perfect way to mix up your dinner routine! All ingredients are simply tossed, then baked in the oven until the chicken is tender and the potato wedges golden and crispy. A simple yet special family favorite!

One Pan Chicken Potato Bake With Zaatar on a wooden chopping board with some spices surrounding it

If you’re a busy bee, this recipe for One Pan Chicken Potato Bake with Zaatar is for you! It needs no marinades or special tricks, and all ingredients go in the oven together. 40 mins later, you’ve got yourself a flavorful Mediterranean platter with succulent chicken and tender veggies. Busy or not, weekday or weekend, any time, any season, this is a perfect way to end your day!

One Pan Chicken Potato Bake With Zaatar on a chopping board with a rustic can filled with potato wedges

Why this One Pan Chicken Potato Bake with Za’atar will be the perfect addition to your dinner routine: 

This one-pan meal thing is as simple as it sounds. All ingredients tossed in one pan and in the oven it goes for 40 mins.

In the meantime, have a shower, set the table, set up a nice movie and if you’re in the mood, chop up a nice salad, then sit back and enjoy yourself some succulent flavorful chicken, and tender flavorful potato wedges.

The one pan chicken potato bake concept is very common, the spice blend and flavors are what make it unique.  Still,  I’m keeping it simple as simple can be using one spice blend only, and it’s one of my favorites: Zaatar spice.

This spice blend is a mixture of thyme, sesame, salt and sumac ( a lemon-ish tasting flower spice) in perfect proportions. So, it tastes like thyme with a lemony tang and a rich sesame bite.

On its own it flavors the chicken and potatoes perfectly—just a bit of salt and olive oil is all I add. To maximize the flavors, I place sliced onions, garlic, lemon slices, baby tomatoes and black olives at the bottom of my roasting pan. The chicken pieces and potato sit over those flavor boosters.

One Pan Chicken Potato Bake topped with Zaatar, lemon zest and roasted tomatoes on a silver baking tray

How to make this easy One-Pan Chicken Potato Bake:

all ingredients for One Pan Chicken Potato Bake on a tray ready to go in the oven

Preheat the oven to 420 degrees F. Arrange the onions, garlic, cherry tomatoes, lemon and kalamata olives on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Sprinkle everything with 2 tablespoons of Zaatar spice, a pinch of salt and a drizzle of olive oil. Toss to combine.
Rub the chicken pieces with 2/3 cup of Zaatar spice, a tablespoon of olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Rub the spice over the chicken and underneath the skin making sure it gets everywhere.

One Pan Chicken Potato Bake With Zaatar fresh out of the oven on a tray

Layer the chicken over the onion mixture on half of the baking sheet. Rub the potatoes with the remaining zaatar, olive oil and spice and place them over the onion mixture on the other half of the baking sheet. Bake for 40 minutes until golden crisp and cooked through.

One Pan Chicken Potato Bake With Zaatar served on a tray with cutlery on the side

 

Now that’s a busy day’s dinner that tastes like grandma’s comfort cooking! Enjoy!

Tips for success: 

  • You can find Zaatar in many stores but if you want to make Zaatar from scratch, you can check out this Labneh with Mint Olive Zaatar topping recipe.
  • ANY of your favorite spices will make this chicken potato bake a fantastic dinner! Spice up your onions, tomatoes, garlic, olives etc. with the same spice blend you’re using on your chicken.
  • Cut up your chicken to approximately the same sizes, leaving the bones in for maximum flavor.
  • Layer the chicken pieces over the onion mix, and the potatoes on the other half of the sheet pan. Do not overlap chicken and potatoes because they will end up a bit soggy.
  • If you feel like a special treat, drizzle the chicken when it’s done for more flavor, and serve it with a Greek Salad.

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One Pan Chicken Potato Bake With Zaatar. All in one chicken, potatoes, onions, olives, garlic, tomatoes and a unique spice blend hit the oven for a busy day dinner like no other! Quick, easy, DELICIOUS and a must try recipe! www.twopurplefigs.com
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One Pan Chicken Potato Bake With Zaatar

This easy One Pan Chicken Potato Bake with Za'atar spice, lemon and garlic is the perfect way to mix up your dinner routine! All ingredients are simply tossed, then baked in the oven until the chicken is tender and the potato wedges golden crispy. A simple yet special family favourite! 

Course Main Course
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Keyword chicken and potatoes, one-pan chicken dinner, roasted chicken with zaatar
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 424 kcal
Author Mahy

Ingredients

  • 2 purple onions sliced
  • 1 head garlic peeled and cloves smashed
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 lemon thinly sliced
  • 8 sprig fresh thyme
  • 4 large Russet potatoes cut up into wedges
  • 1 large whole chicken cut up into 8 pieces
  • 1 cup Zaatar Spice blend
  • 1 teaspoon salt more or less to your taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 420 degrees F.
  2. Arrange the onions, garlic, cherry tomatoes, lemon and kalamata olives on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of Zaatar spice, a pinch of salt and a drizzle of olive oil (1 teaspoon). Toss them well.
  3. Rub the chicken pieces with 2/3 cup of Zaatar spice, a tablespoon of olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Rub the spice over the chicken and underneath the skin as best as you can.
  4. Then layer the chicken over the onion mixture on half of the baking sheet.
  5. Rub the potatoes with the remaining zaatar, olive oil and spice.
  6. Layer the potatoes over the onion mixture on the other half of the baking sheet.
  7. Bake the pan for 40 minutes until golden crisp and cooked through. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

  • You can find Zaatar in many stores but if you want to make Zaatar from scratch, you can check out this Labneh with Mint Olive Zaatar topping recipe.
  • ANY of your favorite spices will make this chicken potato bake a fantastic dinner! Spice up your onions, tomatoes, garlic, olives etc. with the same spice blend you’re using on your chicken.
  • Cut up your chicken to approximately the same sizes, leaving the bones in for maximum flavor.
  • Layer the chicken pieces over the onion mix, and the potatoes on the other half of the sheet pan. Do not overlap chicken and potatoes because they will end up a bit soggy.
  • If you feel like a special treat, drizzle the chicken with a bit of my Honey Greek Salad dressing when it’s done for more flavor, and serve it with a healthy Greek salad.
Nutrition Facts
One Pan Chicken Potato Bake With Zaatar
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 424 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 868mg38%
Potassium 1737mg50%
Carbohydrates 78g26%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 250IU5%
Vitamin C 49mg59%
Calcium 97mg10%
Iron 4.2mg23%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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  1. Kushigalu

    June 8, 2020 at 8:51 pm

    5 stars
    Some new spice to try. What a great looking chicken dish. Thanks alot for sharing. Pinned!

    Reply
  2. Nart at Cooking with Nart

    June 8, 2020 at 8:31 pm

    5 stars
    This looks delicious and healthy. Love the fact that it’s one-pan. I always enjoy the cooking but dread the washing up afterward!

    Reply
    • Mahy

      June 24, 2020 at 11:13 pm

      Thanks Nart!

      Reply
  3. Jill

    June 8, 2020 at 7:54 pm

    5 stars
    This meal was so easy to prepare. It was a fantastic family dinner.

    Reply
    • Mahy

      June 24, 2020 at 11:15 pm

      Thanks Jill so much!!

      Reply
  4. Irina

    June 8, 2020 at 7:21 pm

    5 stars
    This is a new chicken recipe to try! I am gonna check the Zaatar spice blend in a grocery store. And I am in love with your rustic presentation! 🙂 SO beautiful…

    Reply
    • Mahy

      June 24, 2020 at 11:15 pm

      Thanks Irina!

      Reply
  5. Abigail Raines

    June 8, 2020 at 6:28 pm

    5 stars
    I love the combination of herbs and spices in this totally tasty chicken dish! A must-make!

    Reply
    • Mahy

      June 24, 2020 at 11:16 pm

      Thanks Abigail!!

      Reply
  6. Ian McGaw

    September 30, 2016 at 8:53 pm

    A good recipe….pity, though, that you couldn’t consider the 95% of the world that uses metric measure!

    Reply
    • Mahy

      October 3, 2016 at 12:09 pm

      Hi Ian, this is not an accurate baking recipe–so feel free to use a regular spoon and adjust spice to your taste! 🙂

      Reply
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