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Chicken Thigh Scramble in za'atar

The kind of Middle Eastern plate you make on repeat. za'atar, a proper bake, and a finish of fresh herbs.

4.7 from 4,105 cooks
Prep20 min
Cook75 min
Serves4
LevelAdvanced
Free to cook
Chicken Thigh Scramble in za'atar
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the za'atar elements, and pat the chicken thigh dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the chicken thigh. Transfer to the oven and bake until set, bubbling and golden on top.

Stir in the za'atar and the rest of the za'atar flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the carrots along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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