Za’atar Hen Bowl with Broccoli, Tahini, and Israeli Couscous

Fast-cooking rooster cutlets, roasted broccoli, and garlicky Israeli couscous all cook dinner on the identical time due to this streamlined recipe. Fragrant za’atar seasoning provides the rooster a crisp texture due to the sesame seeds whereas additionally offering floral and herbaceous undertones. Broccoli will get a jump-start roasting within the oven earlier than you add the rooster.Be at liberty so as to add any greens to roast alongside, akin to quartered brussels sprouts or asparagus. The tahini drizzle on the finish provides a wealthy, savory, and acidic pop that ties the entire meal collectively. 

What’s za’atar?

Za’atar is the Arabic phrase for a wild, mint-related herb with an oregano-like taste, but it surely’s usually used as shorthand for za’atar seasoning, a mix of spices and herbs. Whereas the mix of herbs can range, za’atar seasoning is usually a mix of thyme, oregano, marjoram, sesame seeds, and/or floor sumac. Discover it in well-stocked grocery shops or on-line at Burlap & Barrel or The Spice Home. 

Notes from the Meals & Wine Check Kitchen

Gently wiping your skillet clear in between cooking batches of the rooster will make it easier to keep away from having any burned sesame seeds left from the primary batch of cutlets on later batches.

Make forward

You’ll be able to refrigerate the tahini sauce and the undressed parsley salad for as much as three days.