Description
Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Thighs are a vibrant and flavorful dish that will elevate any meal. Marinated in a zesty blend of garlic, lemon juice, and aromatic spices, these grilled chicken thighs are moist, tender, and bursting with Mediterranean flair. Perfect for weeknight dinners or summer barbecues, this recipe is versatile enough to impress guests at gatherings or serve as an easy family dinner. Pair the chicken with a refreshing dill Greek yogurt sauce and your choice of sides for a wholesome meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 10 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 lemons (juiced)
- 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh dill (1 cup)
- 1 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- Pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp allspice
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground green cardamom
- Salt and pepper
- 1 red onion (halved and thinly sliced)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dill Greek Yogurt Sauce by blending minced garlic, dill, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, and optional cayenne pepper until smooth. Refrigerate.
- Season chicken thighs with minced garlic and spices mixed with olive oil; rub evenly.
- Combine sliced onions with lemon juice and remaining olive oil in a large dish. Layer seasoned chicken on top; toss gently.
- Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 4 hours or longer for deeper flavor.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat and cook marinated chicken thighs for about 8-10 minutes total until fully cooked.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving with the dill sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (about 115g)
- Calories: 293
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 372mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 120mg