This lively pan-roasted butterflied chicken gets its impactful flavor from a thick za’atar paste.
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Aha! There’s the chicken that goes with that kale and sweet potato salad! Looks amazing!
When we came to America from Lebanon in the early 70s, no one had heard of za'atar (زَعْتَر) and when we offered it to our neighbors, with very exceptions, no one would be willing to try it. It's nice to see that it's come into its own.
When resting for 20 minutes, isn't the chicken cold by then?
Where is “Bridget at Home” series? We need more Bridget
Not marry me chicken, but marry me Julia. My wife won’t mind.
Looks delicious, I would like to make a sauce with drippings and the Zaatar flavors if I could.
🤣 my granny would smak you.
Nice work but Za'atar is only mid.
I love all your recipes, but I think you need to educate yourself on the correct oils to use in food preparation. Vegetable oil is poison!!
160 out of the oven will be overcooked for sure. Probably why they didn't let us see the thermometer reading.
what's the specifics on the skillet she uses?
Awesome, Julia! Thank you!
What's that knife ATK?
Love the at home series! Would be even better if other co-hosts could drop by occasionally for a more informal meal…wonder if it is logistically possible?
Move over ms, child then a new Julia in town
I love sasquatch chicken.
Why does the za'atar in olive oil mix look black…as if the za'atar was mixed in soy sauce?!?
THE CHICKEN LOOKS CRISPY AND DELICIOUS! THANKS. 👌🤗🌝
A delicious looking meal, Julia!
What kind of skillet did you use? Mine is stainless steel. Would it do?
What IS Za'atar?
ATK's za'atar recipe:
2T dried thyme
1T dried oregano
1.5 T sumac
1 T sesame seeds, toasted
1/4 t salt
Grind thyme and oregano to a fine powder. Add the remaining ingredients.
Did you know that scientists have found a link between vegetable oils and altzalzheimer's diseases? It's true look it up. Use lard or coconut oil instead
Outstanding
I would cook this on my grill.
Amazing 🎉
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Please pronounce it ZA'A-tar (emphasis on the first sylable not the last).
I suppose I can just run up to Winco and get some zatar?
I bought za’atar once; it was like eating flavorless dust. What is a decent brand and where is it sold?
Love the Dutch oven hack!
Thank you, Julia!
You make it look like I can do it. Thanks. Easy instruction
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