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title: "Za’atar-Spiced Chicken: Bulgur-Stuffed Roasted Tomatoes & Lemon Garlic Yogurt Sauce"
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/zaatar-spiced-chicken-61b0d46862ea510c1c47f982
servings: 2
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
time required: 35 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Milk
  - Wheat
  - Sesame
tags:
  - Calorie Smart
  - Sodium Smart
  - Mediterranean
  - Grain Bowl
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 1288
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many loved the Za'atar spice blend, finding it aromatic and flavorful.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Some found it time-consuming with many steps, while others enjoyed the process.
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/za-atar-spiced-chicken.avif"
---
@red onion{1%unit}
@sour cream{2%tbsp}
@chicken stock concentrate{1%tsp}
@lemon{1%unit}
@yogurt{3%tbsp}
@garlic{4%cloves}
@tomatoes{6%unit}
@chicken cutlets{6%oz}
@parsley{½%cup}
@bulgur wheat{½%cup}
@za'atar spice{1%tsp}
@black pepper{1%pinch}
@salt{1%tsp}
@olive oil{2%tbsp}
@water{1%cup}
@butter{1%tbsp}

Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 450°F. Wash and dry produce. Halve, peel, and dice red onion into ¾-inch pieces; mince a few pieces until you have 2 TBSP. Peel and mince garlic (reserve a pinch for later). Zest and quarter lemon. Halve tomatoes lengthwise; scoop out and discard seeds. Pat insides dry with paper towels. Finely chop parsley.

Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a #small pot{} over medium-high heat. Add minced onion, remaining garlic, and a pinch of salt; cook, stirring, until fragrant, ~{30%seconds}. Add bulgur wheat; cook, stirring, until toasted, ~{1%minute}. Stir in chicken stock concentrate, 1 cup water, and ½ tsp salt. Cover, bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer. Cook until water has absorbed and bulgur is tender, ~{12%minutes}. Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

In a #small bowl{}, combine sour cream, yogurt, reserved garlic, a squeeze of lemon juice, and a big pinch of lemon zest. Add water 1 tsp at a time until mixture reaches a drizzling consistency. Season with salt and pepper.

Toss diced onion on one side of a #baking sheet{} with a drizzle of oil, half the za'atar spice, a big pinch of salt, and pepper. Place tomatoes, cut sides up, on the empty side of sheet; season with salt and pepper. Roast on top rack until onion is tender and tomatoes are softened slightly but still retain their shape, ~{6%minutes}. If water pools in tomato halves after roasting, carefully blot dry with paper towels.

Meanwhile, pat chicken dry with paper towels; season all over with remaining za'atar spice, salt, and pepper. Heat a drizzle of oil in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook until browned and cooked through, ~{3%minutes} per side. Transfer to a cutting board to rest.

Fluff bulgur with a fork. Stir in roasted onion, half the parsley, remaining lemon zest, a big squeeze of lemon juice, and 1 TBSP butter. Season with salt and pepper if desired.

Slice chicken crosswise. Stuff tomatoes with as much bulgur filling as will fit. Divide remaining filling between one side of each plate and top with stuffed tomatoes. Fan chicken next to tomatoes. Drizzle everything with sauce. Garnish with remaining parsley and serve with any remaining lemon wedges on the side.