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Zaatar chicken

From the video “Sheet Pan Za’atar Chicken Recipe | Easy Chicken Recipe” by The Mediterranean Dish. RecipesMD is not affiliated with The Mediterranean Dish. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumFine for a weeknight
Not spicy
Total time
~45 min
est.
Serves
~6
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Cost
~$7.85*
per serving, Ontario (~3 portions assumed)save ~$13.15* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
14

Ingredients

  • No pork

May contain tree nuts

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$23.56*for the batch in the video
~$7.85*per serving

You save about ~$13.15* per serving (63% less*) than ordering it out — ~$39.44* for ~3 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario meat entrée, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

5 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 4 predicted from typical costs · not priced: za'atar, sumac, chicken legs, blanched almonds

* Estimate, not a quote: 4 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario meat entrée at ~$21, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Not estimated: no amount for the main ingredient (chicken legs).

Equipment

  • measuring cup
  • whisk
  • cutting board
  • chef knife
  • sheet pan
  • foil
  • skillet
  • spatula

What the video didn’t say

  • Exact baking time with foil
  • Exact baking time without foil
  • Oven temperature in Celsius
  • Exact quantities for salt, pepper, carrots, almonds, and oil
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Read from the public video by gemini-3.5-flash-lite on 2026-10-05. Thumbnail and video are The Mediterranean Dish’s, shown through YouTube’s official embed.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Zaatar chicken

What makes The Mediterranean Dish's Zaatar chicken recipe and technique special?

The Mediterranean Dish's take on Zaatar chicken focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Mediterranean flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Remove foil to brown; leaving it on steams instead of crisping. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Zaatar chicken at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Zaatar chicken recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Zaatar chicken ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Zaatar chicken can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in The Mediterranean Dish's Zaatar chicken?

This recipe utilizes approximately 14 ingredients across 12 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Zaatar chicken?

The official cooking video by The Mediterranean Dish is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.