Za'atar Roasted Chicken Tenders (Printable Recipe)
Flavorful chicken with za'atar roasted veggies and fluffy couscous for a fast and satisfying meal.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Produce
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1 medium navel orange
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1 pound trimmed green beans
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1 medium red onion, halved and sliced
→ Pantry
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1/2 cup Kalamata or Castelvetrano olives
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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2 tablespoons dry white wine
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
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1 tablespoon za’atar spice blend
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1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
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2/3 cup whole-wheat couscous
→ Protein
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1 pound chicken tenders
# Steps to Follow:
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Preheat oven to 450°F and position rack in bottom third. Coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
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Grate 2 teaspoons zest from the orange. Trim 1/2 inch off both ends and squeeze juice into a saucepan with the zest. Set aside.
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Halve remaining orange and slice into 1/4-inch pieces. In a large bowl, combine slices with green beans, onion, olives, olive oil, wine, salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
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Toss chicken tenders with za’atar in the same bowl used for vegetables.
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Spread vegetable mixture on prepared pan in an even layer. Arrange seasoned chicken on top.
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Roast on bottom oven rack until chicken is cooked through and green beans are tender, about 15 minutes.
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Add chicken broth and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper to the saucepan. Bring to a boil, stir in couscous, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
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Serve roasted chicken and vegetables with fluffed couscous.
# Extra Tips:
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Whole-wheat couscous cooks in just 5 minutes, making it a great grain for quick meals.
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Chicken tenders cook quickly and are ideal for weeknight dinners.
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Za'atar can be purchased or made from sumac, sesame seeds, thyme, and salt.