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Za'atar Chicken Bowls with Cucumber Salad and Kefir Raita - a healthy meal perfect for dinner any night of the week
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Za'atar Baked Chicken Bowls

Za'atar seasoning sends chicken to a whole new level! These delicious bowls come together seamlessly in a vibrant flavorful meal!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Lifestyle
Cuisine: American
Servings: 3 to 4 people
Author: Julia

Ingredients

Za'atar Spice Blend:

For the Chicken

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons za'atar spice blend recipe above
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Cucumber Tomato Dill Salad:

  • 1-1/2 cups cucumber peeled and diced
  • 1-1/2 cups heirloom tomato seeded and diced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt to taste

Kefir Raita:

  • 1 cup whole milk kefir I use goat milk kefir*
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese I used goat milk feta
  • 1 cup cucumber peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh mint finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt to taste

For Serving Bowls:

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken:

  • Stir together the ingredients for the za’atar spice blend in a small bowl. 
  • Place the chicken in a zip lock bag or sealable container and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons (or more) of the za’atar spice blend and sea salt. Seal the bag and shake/rotate the bag until the chicken is well-coated in spices and oil. Allow chicken to marinate at least 15 minutes, up to 12 hours 
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place chicken in a casserole dish in a single layer, allowing space between each breast for even cooking. Bake chicken 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and allow it to rest 5 to 10 minutes before slicing
  • Form bowls by dividing rice, chicken, and cucumber salad among 3 to 4 bowls. Drizzle with kefir raita and serve.

Prepare the Raita

  • Stir together the ingredients for the raita in a bowl until combined. Taste for flavor and add sea salt to taste. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Prepare the Cucumber Salad:

  • Combine the ingredients for the salad in a mixing bowl and toss together to combine. Set aside until ready to use.

Notes

*you can also use whole milk Greek yogurt

Nutrition

Serving: 1g