Description
Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Thighs are a fantastic way to bring bold flavors and healthy ingredients to your dinner table. Juicy chicken thighs are marinated in a zesty blend of garlic, lemon juice, and aromatic spices, ensuring every bite is bursting with Mediterranean flair. Paired with a refreshing dill Greek yogurt sauce, this dish is perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings. Quick to prepare and versatile in serving options, it’s a go-to recipe that will leave your guests impressed and satisfied.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 red onion
- 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 lemons
- 1 cup fresh dill
- 1 1/4 cups Greek yogurt
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 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
- Pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Make the dill Greek yogurt sauce by blending garlic, dill, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper in a food processor until smooth.
- Prepare the chicken seasoning by mixing minced garlic, paprika, allspice, nutmeg, cardamom, salt, pepper, and olive oil in a small bowl. Rub this mixture onto the chicken thighs.
- Marinate the chicken atop sliced onions mixed with lemon juice and olive oil for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated thighs for about 5 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving with the dill Greek yogurt dip.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg