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Za’atar Chicken and Vegetable Traybake with Tahini-Lemon Sauce

4 to 6 Servings

1 hour 30 minutes active, plus marinating

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Milk Street Facebook community member Jessica G., of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, makes a fantastic traybake of za’atar-seasoned chicken parts, cauliflower and potatoes, all roasted together on the same baking sheet. A cut-up lemon at the center of it all—literally, to protect the chunks against scorching from the oven’s heat—yields tangy-sweet juice and fragrant oils that flavor a tahini-enriched pan sauce. Quick-pickled carrot served on the side adds a pop of bright color and flavor. Jessica suggests a rice accompaniment or offering flatbread for wrapping pieces of chicken, vegetables and pickle.

4 to 6

Servings

Tip

Don’t marinate the chicken for longer than about 1 hour or the acidity of the lemon juice may begin to “cook” the chicken, turning the meat firm and opaque.

1 hour

30 minutes active, plus marinating

Ingredients

  • ¼

    cup plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice, divided, plus 1 lemon, cut into eighths

  • ¼

    cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided

Directions

Reviews
LESLIE B.
February 16, 2026
Easy to prepare and delicious
This recipe did not have a lot of hands-on prep time. A nice mixture of meat and vegetables. The spices were just right.

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