Enjoy the perfect blend of Za'atar with our premium spices. Our Za'atar Spice Blend is carefully crafted with a combination of oregano, sesame seed, sumac, cumin, and other savory spices for an authentic Mediterranean flavor. A staple in Middle Eastern cuisine, Za'atar adds a unique flavor profile to any dish.
As with everything else, we mix this ourselves with the best spices for a fresh aromatic taste.
Za'atar Chicken in a Bun
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Chicken
This is a simple but really tasty alternative to bland chicken in a bun (or a sandwich of course). It's something you may have never tried before. Definately a firm favourite in our family. Enjoy!
Simon
Ingredients
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Spice pantry Za’atar Spice Blend (1 tsp per breast)
2 chicken breasts
Spray oil (any type)
Buns: burger buns, brioche or ciabatta, French stick, (even a crusty white roll will work!) Choose your favourite there are no rules!!
lettuce, cucumber, tomato, gherkins, tomato sauce or mayonnaise.
- Chips or wedges to serve
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Spice Pantry Chip Seasoning Blend
Filling Suggestions
Directions
Let’s Prep
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Coat your chicken breasts with the Za’atar seasoning as a dry rub for the most intense flavour or…
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In a bowl combine 4 tablespoons of oil and 2 tsp of Spice Pantry Za’atar Spice Blend. Lightly brush and cover the chicken with the combined mixture, making sure you cover both sides.
Let’s cook
Air fryer
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Place your chicken in the air fryer and cook for 10 minutes at 180°c, then turn and cook for a further 8-10 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked. If you have a meat thermometer, then the internal temperature should be 165°f/ 74°c.
Oven cook
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Preheat oven to 180°c. If using the fry rub method, spray the chicken with a little oil. Cook on rack or a baking tray, loosely cover the chicken in foil and set oven at 180°c and cook for 10 minutes, then remove the foil turn the chicken over and let it cook for a further 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
Stove top
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Cook on a medium/low heat with a splash of oil for 8 minutes, turn and cook the other side for 6-8 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked.
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We always put a lid over the pan as it steams and fries at the same time making the chicken moist and tender.
Barbecue
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Butterfly the chicken or cut into strips before cooking to ensure even cooking. Turn frequently and test with a thermometer in the thickest part of the meat. It should be 165°f/ 74°c.
Enjoy!
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Serve in a bun, we like using toasted ciabatta rolls but brioche, burger buns or even a crusty white roll will work just fine with fries or wedges. Also, very good sliced up in sandwiches with a dollop of mayonnaise.
Filling suggestions
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Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, cheese, relish, tomato sauce or mayo (my favourite!). Get creative!
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Choose your bun. I like ciabatta rolls toasted on the inside. Add a knob of butter to a frying pan, melt and place the cut rolls on the butter and toast for 30 seconds. Lovely! But hamburger rolls, baguette, brioche rolls are all good.
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Add the chicken to your bun with your favourite additions. I like mayo, lettuce, onions and tomatoes but the choice is yours. There are no rules.
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Chips? Go on. You know it makes sense to have a few on the side. Take a look at our chip seasoning recipe for perfect crispy healthy chips.
Recipe Note
Top tip: Cook an extra couple of breasts, slice them and add to your favourite bread the next day with butter and mayonnaise as an exotic packed lunch. I always do that and it's so much better and less expensive than shop bought chicken slices.
