Zaatar

1 cup dried chickpeas, 2 t baking soda, 1 pound Persian cucumbers, quartered lengthwise and

2 T za'atar spice, 1 t Spanish smoked paprika, 1 t ground cumin, 1 t kosher salt, ½ t ground

12 boneless skinless chicken thighs, 1 t salt, pepper, ¾ cup olive oil, ⅓-1/2 cup za' atar, di