Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Thighs

Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Thighs

from themediterraneandish.com
22 min
8 servings

The perfect grilled chicken recipe, prepared Mediterranean-style a bold marinade bursting with flavor from garlic, lemon juice, and spices! Serve it with the dill Greek yogurt sauce (unless you have some tzatziki to use up). Add your favorite salad and a delicious Mediterranean side like roasted tomatoes or zucchini boats (lots more suggestions in the post).

Ingredients

  • 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)
  • 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,
  • 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 red onion, (halved and thinly sliced)
  • 2 lemons, (juiced)

Directions

  1. 1

    Make the dill Greek yogurt sauce. Combine the minced garlic, fresh dill, yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice and cayenne pepper in a food processor. Run the food processor until all the ingredients are well blended and a smooth thick sauce or dip develops. Test and add salt if needed. Transfer to a small bowl or container, cover and refrigerate.

  2. 2

    Make the seasoning and season the chicken. In a small bowl, mix together the minced garlic, spices and 3 tbsp olive oil. Pat the chicken thighs dry and rub each with the garlic-spice mixture.

  3. 3

    Make the marinade and add the chicken. In a large dish with sides (to hold the marinade), add the onions, lemon juice, and the remaining olive oil. Place the chicken on top of the onions and toss for a bit so the chicken is coated in the olive oil and lemon juice.

  4. 4

    Marinate the chicken. If you have the time, cover and refrigerate the chicken for 2-4 hours. If not

  5. 5

    Heat a gas grill to medium-high. Place the chicken thighs on the grill. Cover for 5 minutes, then turn the chicken over and grill for another 3 to 5 minutes covered.

  6. 6

    Rest. Allow the grilled chicken about 5 minutes to rest before serving. Chicken is ready with its internal temperature, taken at the thickest part, should be 165 degrees.

  7. 7

    Serve with a side of the dill Greek yogurt dip you prepared earlier! And check out my side and salad suggestions!)