Sheet Pan Za’atar Chicken & Chickpeas

Sheet Pan Za’atar Chicken & Chickpeas is an easy, versatile, one-pan recipe featuring za’atar-marinated chicken and roasted chickpeas. Perfect for any night of the week, it’s great for wraps, salads, rice bowls, and more!

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This Za’atar Chicken & Chickpeas is a dinner that’s been on repeat a lot in our house!

Thanks to being a one-pan recipe that has both the main course and the side dish, all you need are your favorite toppings & what you want to serve it on.

We love serving this on flatbread with hummus, pickled veggies, tzatziki, lettuce, and sliced cucumber, but it’s also great on a salad or rice bowl.

Ingredients needed for this recipe (scroll down to recipe card for complete recipe):

Chickpeas – I like canned chickpeas best for this recipe
Chicken breasts – chicken thighs could also be used
Olive oil
Lemon
Spices – za’atar, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt & pepper
Toppings – cucumber, hummus, tzatziki, red onion, feta cheese, etc.
Naan, flatbread, pita, salad, or rice

What is za’atar?

Za’atar is a Middle Eastern spice blend made with sumac (a bright, lemony spice), dried herbs (thyme, hyssop, oregano, or marjoram are common herbs in za’atar), and sesame seeds.

It adds a warm, earthy, and slightly nutty flavor.

I love za’atar so much, I use it in Crispy Za’atar Roasted Potatoes and on these pita chips!

How to make Za’atar Chicken & Chickpeas

Marinate chicken according to recipe card below.
Toss chickpeas in a bowl with olive oil and spices.
Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
Roast marinated chicken and seasoned chickpeas on the sheet pan according to recipe below.
When done, add the chicken and chickpeas to naan, flatbread, salad, or to a rice bowl with your favorite toppings.

📍The full recipe with exact ingredient amounts and instructions is on the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

How to serve Sheet Pan Za’atar Chicken & Chickpeas

Sheet Pan Za’atar Chicken & Chickpeas can be served many ways:

In a wrap, naan, flatbread, or pita, with your favorite toppings.
On a salad with your favorite dressing or vinaigrette.
As part of a rice bowl with white or brown rice, farro, or cauliflower rice.

Topping Ideas for Za’atar Chicken and Chickpeas:

Hummus
Tzatziki
Red onion – fresh or pickled
Greens – romaine, spinach, arugula
Pickled turnips or pepperoncini
Feta cheese
Cucumbers

💡 Tips & Tricks

Here are a few tips to make sure your sheet pan meal turns out perfectly:

Naan/Flatbread/Pita: These breads are tastiest and have the best texture when warm and/or toasted.

Chickpeas: These chickpeas are not designed to be crunchy. If you prefer them crunchy, remove the chicken when done and continue roasting chickpeas.

Chicken: The recipe calls for chicken breasts, but feel free to use boneless, skinless chicken thighs if that’s what you prefer.

Meal Prepping: This recipe is perfect for meal prepping! Divvy up the chicken and chickpeas amongst containers for easy meal prep.

How to store leftovers

Once cooled, store leftover chicken and chickpeas in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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