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Skillet Chicken Thighs With Cherry Tomato Sauce And Za’Atar

This flavorful dish features juicy chicken thighs cooked in a vibrant cherry tomato sauce, seasoned with aromatic za’atar for a deliciously unique twist.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
For the Sauce
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon za’atar
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped for garnish

Method
 

Cooking the Chicken
  1. Season the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper on both sides.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken thighs skin-side down.
  3. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the skin is golden brown. Flip the chicken and cook for another 5 minutes.
  4. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Making the Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and za’atar, stirring to combine. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the tomatoes are soft.
  3. Stir in balsamic vinegar and return the chicken thighs to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce.
  4. Cover the skillet and let simmer for 15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
Serving
  1. Once cooked, remove from heat and let the chicken rest for a few minutes.
  2. Serve the chicken thighs topped with the cherry tomato sauce and sprinkle with fresh basil.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 28gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6g

Notes

For extra flavor, you can marinate the chicken thighs in olive oil and za’atar for a few hours before cooking.

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