Description
Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Thighs are a delightful summer dish that combines tender chicken marinated in a zesty blend of garlic, lemon juice, and aromatic spices. This recipe is perfect for barbecues, family dinners, or casual gatherings. Paired with a creamy dill Greek yogurt sauce, it elevates your meal to new heights. Serve it alongside fresh salads, roasted vegetables, or grain bowls for a versatile dining experience that’s sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 2 lemons (juiced)
- 1 red onion (halved and thinly sliced)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh dill (1 cup, chopped)
- Spices: paprika, allspice, nutmeg, cardamom, salt, pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Dill Greek Yogurt Sauce by blending minced garlic, chopped dill, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper until smooth. Refrigerate.
- In a bowl, mix minced garlic with paprika, allspice, nutmeg, cardamom, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Rub this mixture over the chicken thighs.
- Combine the sliced onions with lemon juice and remaining olive oil in a large dish. Place seasoned chicken on top and toss to coat.
- Marinate for at least 2 hours (or overnight for deeper flavor).
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and grill chicken for about 5 minutes per side or until cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
- Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving with the yogurt dip.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 150mg