Zaatar Chicken with Parsley Hummus and Quinoa
recipe

A delicious recipe that combines spicy zaatar chicken, refreshing parsley hummus, and nutritious quinoa. A perfect meal that brings flavors together!
Preparation time: 5 hours (plus cooking time)
Serving size: 4

Ingredients:

- 4 chicken thigh and leg pieces
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 tablespoons zaatar seasoning
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 50g pine nuts, toasted
Parsley Hummus:
- 1 can (400g) chickpeas, rinsed
- 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Water as needed
Quinoa:
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Halve the chicken pieces and place them in a resealable bag. Add the onion, lemon juice and zest, zaatar, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and chicken broth. Marinate in the refrigerator for 5 hours or overnight.

2. Remove the chicken from the marinade, pat dry with paper towels, and place in a baking dish. Mix 2 tablespoons of olive oil with zaatar and brush it over the chicken.
3. Bake the chicken in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for about 35 minutes. Sprinkle toasted pine nuts on top before serving.
4. Prepare the parsley hummus: Blend all ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Add water as needed to achieve the desired consistency.
5. Cook the quinoa: Rinse the quinoa and cook it in salted water for about 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed.
6. Serve the zaatar chicken with parsley hummus and quinoa.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

- Calories: 550
- Protein: 35g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fat: 25g
- Fiber: 8g

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