Za'atar Chicken and Freekeh Meal Prep Boxes
Za'atar roasted chicken thighs on nutty freekeh with cucumber, tomato and a tahini yoghurt, packed for four lunches.
- Time50 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.88 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 643kcal
- 52gcarbs
- 9.2gof which sugars
- 21.6gfat
- 6.3gsaturates
- 60gprotein
- 7.2gfibre
- 1.9gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Toss the chicken with the za'atar, 2 tbsp of the olive oil, the lemon zest, garlic and half the salt. Leave for 10 minutes while the oven heats.
10 min - 2
Spread the chicken on a baking tray and roast for 25 minutes, until golden at the edges and cooked through with no pink inside.
25 min - 3
Meanwhile rinse the freekeh and put it in a pan with the water and the rest of the salt. Bring to the boil, then simmer with a lid on for 20 minutes until tender with a little bite. Drain and tip into a bowl.
20 min - 4
Toss the warm freekeh with the remaining olive oil, half the lemon juice, the cucumber, tomatoes, red onion and parsley.
- 5
Stir the Greek yoghurt, tahini and the rest of the lemon juice with a splash of cold water until it pours like thick cream.
- 6
Slice the chicken. Divide the freekeh salad between four boxes, top with the chicken and spoon the sauce into a small pot beside it. Keeps in the fridge for 3 days.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
