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Za'atar Chicken Breast Stew

Our tested Glazed Chicken Breast Stew: spiced, generous, and balanced with za'atar. Serves 6 people with plenty to go around.

4.7 from 1,364 cooks
Prep20 min
Cook15 min
Serves6
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Za'atar Chicken Breast Stew
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the za'atar elements, and pat the chicken breast 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 breast. Reduce the glaze until sticky, then turn to coat everything in a glossy lacquer.

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

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

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

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