Description
Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Thighs are a vibrant, flavorful dish that brings the essence of the Mediterranean to your table. Marinated in a zesty blend of garlic, lemon juice, and aromatic spices, these juicy chicken thighs are perfect for summer barbecues or family dinners. The dish is complemented by a creamy dill Greek yogurt sauce that adds a refreshing touch. Quick to prepare and versatile in serving options, this recipe ensures you’ll impress your guests and enjoy delicious leftovers throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 10 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 lemons (juiced)
- 1 cup fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Spices: paprika, allspice, ground nutmeg, ground green cardamom, cayenne pepper (optional), salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Make the dill Greek yogurt sauce by blending minced garlic, fresh dill, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper in a food processor until smooth. Refrigerate.
- In a bowl, mix minced garlic from the marinade with paprika, allspice, nutmeg, cardamom, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Rub this mixture into the chicken thighs.
- Marinate the chicken with sliced onions and lemon juice for 2-4 hours.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and grill chicken thighs for about 8-10 minutes until cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving with the dill yogurt sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg