Thank you to Pereg All Natural Spices for sponsoring this post. All opinions expressed are mine.
Pereg Natural Foods offers a fabulous array of All Natural Spices that will help you take your weeknight meals to the next level. These Zahtar Spiced Chicken Breasts are seasoned with the spices of the Middle East for an exotic and flavorful meal the whole family will love!
“The present is our eternity, the constant forward motion of our lives in which we are forever trapped. The past is an unreachable and unchanging, while the future represents hope, fear, and guesswork.”
Needless to say, there are certain times in which we simply want to think about nothing but the moment, to live that in proverbial ‘eternity of the present,’ where releasing ourselves from the nostalgia for the past or thoughts of tomorrow is the most sublime form of relaxation.
Getting ‘lost in the moment,’ as the cliché runs, is of course a true sign of enjoyment, when the rest of life is temporarily forgotten, and we instead remember that the present is our only guaranteed possession – and that it aught be enjoyed as such.
For me, such enjoyment most often takes the form of a dinner out on the porch, or a table setting beside the bay window, and enjoying a pleasant meal. There are few surer ways to silence ones thoughts, and few easier ways to make the world fade than with good atmosphere, and good food. This, of course, brings us to today’s recipe – Baked Chicken with Pereg Zahtar Spices.
All good things in life start with a pat of butter – and today’s chicken is no different. We begin by stuffing a pat of butter and a thin slice of lemon, along with chopped parsley, under the skin of the chicken breasts. We then rub each chicken breast with the Pereg Zahtar Spice rub.
Once that’s done, set the chicken breasts in a baking dish with about a half an inch of water, and few extra slices of lemon for good measure. Then simply bake for about an hour. You’ll know its done when the meat is no longer pink at the bone, and juices run clear.
Zahtar Spiced Chicken Breast
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4-6 1x
Ingredients
- 4 - 5 bone in chicken breasts with skin
- 5 pats of butter
- 5 lemon slices - sliced thin
- 1/2 cup Italian parsley - chopped
- Pereg Zahtar Spice Mix
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven 350 degrees F.
- Place a pat of butter, a thin slice of lemon and chopped parsley under the skin of each chicken breast.
- Rub each chicken breast all over with the Pereg Zahtar Spice Mix.
- Place the prepared chicken breast in a baking dish with about 1/2 inch of water and an extra lemon slice or two.
- Bake for 50 - 60 minutes or until the chicken meat is no longer any pink at the bone and the juices run clear.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
Then simply serve and enjoy.
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Enjoy with Love!
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Angie@Angie's Recipes says
Love zahtar and sumac! The chicken looks perfectly roasted.
Big Daddy Dave says
Catherine, That chicken looks terrific. Love all that spice. I wasn't familiar with Zahtar spice rub...so I looked it up on the Internet to see what's in this blend. Very interesting! (sumac, thyme, marjoram, sesame seeds, oregano and coarse salt) We'll have to give this chicken dish a try! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Rachel Teodoro says
We eat a lot of chicken and I'm always looking for new ways to spice it up! I'll check this out.
Jackie (theseasidebaker) says
This chicken dish looks fantastic! I've never tried this spice brand, but am eager to now!
Suzy says
You had me at Zahtar! Love it!
Lisa Bryan says
I'm obsessed with zatar spice at the moment - and seem to be shaking it on everything! This chicken recipe though sounds amazing!
Kathryn @ FoodieGirlChicago says
I had to look up the spice blend too - sounds wonderful!! Beautifully roasted chicken!
Jolina says
Ahh yes. I love those moments. And my moments almost always involve some kind of food or wine! This dish looks delicious. We haven't used zahtar before, we definitely need it in our pantry!
Pam says
I'm with you all the way, Catherine! All good things begin with butter! Your chicken looks delicious! Zatar is new to me also and I will be checking it out. It sounds like a great blend of spices and I'm looking forward to trying it and your chicken recipe! Bet it takes it to the next level for sure! Thanks for the info! Take care xoxo
Chiara says
what a delicious recipe, I love chicken breast and zahtar add flavor ! A warm hug, xoxo
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
I've never used Zahtar! This chicken looks amazing!!
katriza says
It seems i'm missing out because I've never tried using zahtar before! Definitely going to try this and save it for meal planning recipes! Thanks!
Juli says
When I take the first bite of something that was cooked right... that's when I get lost in the moment. For me Butter makes all the difference. I am super excited for this recipe, I've never tried Zahtar. THank you!
Lori Vachon says
What a flavorful chicken dish! I'd love to try the Lemon Verbena variety of spice.
Candice says
Yes! I love the part about leaving things behind with a good meal. Truly appreciate that sentiment. Looks like a great meal!
Cindy Gordon says
What a delicious looking chicken recipe! Those spices look just perfect! I hate a bland chicken.
Liz says
I don't think I've seen this brand yet, but I'm going to keep my eyes peeled for it so I can make your fabulous chicken!!!
Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons says
I can't wait to try this one! I use quite a bit of sumac, but still haven't used Zahtar!
Taylor Kiser says
This looks so delicious! Love the spices you used! I'll have to see if they're available here!