Chicken marinated with zatar and paprika with Brussels sprouts

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 4 chicken legs
• 1 kg Brussels sprouts, washed, dried
• 1 lemon(s), sliced
• 1 onion(s), red or shallots, quartered
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 4 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp zatar (oriental spice mix)
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika powder
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• salt and pepper

Instructions

Working time approx. 15 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 40 minutes; Total time approx. 55 minutes

simple, spicy, Levantine cuisine, experimental

Place the Brussels sprouts, lemon slices, and onion quarters in a bowl. Add the vegetable oil and salt, toss well, and place on a prepared baking sheet. In the same bowl, combine the vegetable oil, za’atar, paprika, garlic, salt, and pepper for the marinade. Add the chicken thighs and mix well to coat the skin with the marinade. Wait a few hours for the flavors to penetrate. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) for about 10 minutes. Place the chicken thighs on top of the sprouts, then spread the marinade over the chicken thighs. Place the baking sheet in the hot oven. While the chicken thighs are roasting, the garlicky cooking juices will flavor the Brussels sprouts and shallots. Check the oven after 20 minutes and toss the chicken slightly to speed up the cooking time and blend the flavors better. Roast for another 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.