Description
These Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Thighs are bursting with flavor from a blend of aromatic spices and a tangy dill Greek yogurt sauce. Perfect for a summer barbecue or a quick weeknight meal!
Ingredients
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Dill Greek Yogurt Sauce:
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 cup fresh dill, stems removed, chopped
- 1 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 lemon or lime, juiced
- Pinch cayenne pepper, optional
- Kosher salt, if needed
Grilled Chicken:
- 10 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp allspice
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground green cardamom
- Salt and pepper
- 5 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 red onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 2 lemons, juiced
Instructions
- Make the dill Greek yogurt sauce: Combine the minced garlic, fresh dill, yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper in a food processor. Blend until smooth and transfer to a bowl.
- Season and rub the chicken: Mix garlic, spices, and olive oil. Rub onto chicken thighs.
- Prepare the marinade: In a dish, combine onions, lemon juice, and olive oil. Add chicken and coat.
- Marinate the chicken: Refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
- Grill the chicken: Preheat grill, cook chicken for 5-8 minutes per side.
- Rest: Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve: Enjoy with dill Greek yogurt sauce!
Notes
- Browse Our Shop for quality Mediterranean ingredients including olive oils and spices to use in this recipe.
- For best flavor, marinate the chicken for 2 to 4 hours or overnight.
- You can make the dill Greek yogurt sauce a night ahead. Store it in the fridge and stir before serving.
- Chicken breast can be used; adjust cooking time and temperature accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 271.1 kcal
- Sugar: 3.5g
- Sodium: 263mg
- Fat: 15.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9.3g
- Trans Fat: 0.02g
- Carbohydrates: 7.4g
- Fiber: 1.4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 108.9mg
