Middle Eastern Roasted Chicken with Za'atar - Various Meals

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken (approx. 4 lbs / 1.8 kg), spatchcocked
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 tsp coarse sea salt
• 1 tsp cracked black pepper
• 3 tbsp za’atar
• 1 tbsp ground sumac
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp allspice
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 4 cloves garlic, minced into a paste
• 1 large red onion, sliced into thick rounds
• 1 lemon, halved
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme or oregano
• 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth