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an enamelled white baking dish with blue rim with cooked chicken drumsticks and potato cubes
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Honey Za’atar Roasted Chicken Drumsticks

Yield: 4 servings
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
Total: 55 minutes
Author: Amina Al-Saigh
This honey za’atar roasted chicken makes the best weeknight dinner. With an easy marinade with a flavorful blend of za’atar (a Middle Eastern herb and spice blend), honey, and garlic, the chicken drumsticks are then roasted up to perfection in the oven alongside potatoes. Crispy chicken, fork-tender potatoes, served with bread to mop up all of the delicious juices. Best part? This dish is ready in under 1 hour!
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Ingredients
 

For the Chicken & Marinade:

  • 8 Chicken drumsticks, skin on (aprox. 1.2kg), or 6-8 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 10 large garlic cloves, crushed
  • 4 tablespoons za'atar seasoning
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup honey (90g)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, or lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For the Potatoes

  • 3 large potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch chunks
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

To Bake:

  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions
 

  • Start by preheating your oven to 425F.
  • Peel the potatoes and chop into large cubes, roughly 1 inch in size (into eighths). Place them in a 9x13 inch baking dish and sprinkle with the salt.
  • Pat the chicken drumsticks with a paper towel to ensure they are dry. Place them directly on top of the potatoes.
  • Mix the marinade ingredients together in a small bowl until well combined, then pour it on top of the chicken and potatoes. Mix everything well using your hands until the chicken and potatoes are coated in the marinade.
  • Pour 1/2 cup of water on the bottom of the baking dish.
  • Bake uncovered for 45 minutes, or until the drumsticks are golden brown and cooked through. If needed, broil for a few minutes to get more colour on the chicken. Let stand for 5-10 minutes, then garnish with parsley and serve.
Serving: 1g, Calories: 575kcal, Carbohydrates: 52g, Protein: 31g, Fat: 28g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 16g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 139mg, Sodium: 1917mg, Potassium: 1100mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 19g, Vitamin A: 227IU, Vitamin C: 36mg, Calcium: 131mg, Iron: 8mg
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