Baked Za'atar-Spiced Chicken Breasts
Baked Za'atar-Spiced Chicken Breasts feature tender, juicy meat infused with earthy thyme-sesame notes, bright lemon, and garlic. A final dusting of za'atar forms a fragrant crust that pairs well with couscous, roasted potatoes, or a crisp salad—perfect for a weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Baked Za'atar-Spiced Chicken Breasts, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 53
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Pound the chicken breasts to a 1-inch thickness for even cooking, then place them in a large resealable plastic bag.
- 2
Mix 2 tablespoons za'atar seasoning, lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic in a small bowl. Pour the mixture over the chicken, toss to coat evenly, seal the bag, and refrigerate for 2 to 8 hours.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray it with cooking spray.
- 4
Arrange the chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle them with the remaining za'atar seasoning.
- 5
Roast in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 23 to 25 minutes; an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Season with salt.
- Calories 353.79 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 53.6 g Good Source 107%
- Carbohydrate 9.75 g 4%
- Total Fat 10.47 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 0.91 g Low Source 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 140.73 mg High 47%
- Sodium 202.17 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 1.36 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 0.11 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 29.56 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.46 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 8.52 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 4.95 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Baked Za'atar Spiced Chicken Breasts is made with 7 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Cooking Spray, Garlic, and Lemon Juice. Each serving provides about 353.79 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Baked Za'atar-Spiced Chicken Breasts made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Cooking Spray, Garlic, Lemon Juice, Olive Oil. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Baked Za'atar-Spiced Chicken Breasts?
- About 30 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 353.79 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Baked Za'atar-Spiced Chicken Breasts easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Baked Za'atar-Spiced Chicken Breasts healthy?
- Baked Za'atar-Spiced Chicken Breasts has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 353.79 calories and 53.6 g of protein, or 107% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 202.17 mg (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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