In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, za'atar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken halves and coat them well in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.

Marinate the Chicken

Preheat the Oven

Place the marinated chicken halves on a baking sheet, skin-side up. Roast in the preheated oven for about 40-45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is crispy.

Roast the Chicken

Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Rest and Serve

Whole chicken, halved

Olive oil

Lemon juice

Za'atar spice blend

Garlic, minced

Salt

Black pepper

Lemon Za'atar Half Chicken

lemon za'atar half chicken

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