Best Grilled Mediterranean Chicken Thighs
You will definitely, come back for more to enjoy this best grilled Mediterranean chicken thighs recipe which is covered in a bold marinade and served with Greek yogurt sauce as I like serving this grilled chicken with a good dose of fresh dill. The sauce made in this recipe is a definite try. This is the top chicken recipe because when it comes to cooking you’ll find it easy and simple to make it. My curry chicken salad recipe is a must-try that your family will love.
Preparation Time
| Attribute | Value |
| Prep | 10 minutes |
| Cook | 12 minutes |
| Total | 22 minutes |
| Cuisine | Mediterranean |
| Serves | 8 |
| Course | Dinner |
Ingredients of Grilled Mediterranean Chicken
Here is a quick and simple guide about the ingredients of this amazing and flavorful recipe:
| For The Dill Greek Yogurt Sauce | For The Grilled Chicken |
| 1 Garlic Clove (Minced) | 10 Garlic Cloves (Minced) |
| 1 Cup Fresh Chopped Dill (Stems Removed) | ½ Teaspoon Paprika |
| 1 ¼ Cup Greek Yogurt | ½ Teaspoon Allspice |
| 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil | ½ Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg |
| ½ Lemon or Lime (Juiced) | ¼ Teaspoon Ground Green Cardamom |
| Pinch Cayenne Pepper (Optional) | Salt and Pepper |
| Kosher Salt (if needed) | 5 Tablespoons Olive Oil |
| – | 8 Boneless Chicken Thighs |
| – | 1 Onion (Halved and Thinly Sliced) |
| – | 2 Lemons (Juiced) |
Directions to Make Grilled Chicken Thighs
Here are easy-to-understand step-by-step directions to cook this recipe.
Season the Chicken
Get 8 boneless and skinless chicken thighs and you have to dry these chicken thighs before further process. Get a small bowl and prepare a mixture of garlic, spices, and olive oil, and coat the chicken thighs.
Marinate the Chicken
To marinate the chicken take a large dish to hold both chicken and marinade also slice up a red onion and lay these slices at the bottom of the dish, after this squeeze the juice of 2 lemons over the onions and add another 2 to 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Mix it up very well.
Heat and Oil the Grill
Get your outdoor grill to heat at a medium-high temperature, and once it is hot carefully oil the grates to prevent the chicken, from sticking on the grill.
Grill the Chicken
You’ll place the chicken thighs on the grill and cover for around 5 minutes, turn the chicken over and grill for another 3 to 5 minutes while covering will a lid.
Let the Chicken Rest
After getting the chicken thighs off the grill, let it rest for a while, but at this time its temperature will continue to rise a little, reaching a safe 165 degrees Fahrenheit. You can cover it loosely with foil while it rests.
The Dill Greek Yogurt Sauce
Some of us like to have something to dip or pour over grilled chicken. This cool dill Greek yogurt sauce is perfect for that. To make it you’ll mix a little more than 1 cup of creamy Greek yogurt with some minced garlic, fresh dill, lemon juice, and a bit of salt if you think it needs it. So you can make the sauce sometime earlier before you need it. Also, keep it in the fridge in a sealed container and stir it thoroughly before its use.
Serving Options With this Grilled Mediterranean Chicken?
You have a lot of options that can be served with this recipe as a side dish or salad such as Greek baked fries, Mediterranean orzo salad, and mashed potatoes because these all are very famous sides to serve with grilled chicken.
If you’re looking for something unique, check out my crockpot white chicken chili recipe.
Nutrient Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | Nutrient | Amount |
| Calories | 271.1 kcal | Carbohydrates | 7.4 g |
| Protein | 26 g | Fat | 15.5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | Monounsaturated Fat | 9.3 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.02 g | Cholesterol | 108.9 mg |
| Sodium | 263 mg | Potassium | 447.8 mg |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | Vitamin A | 552.9 IU |
| Vitamin C | 22.9 mg | Calcium | 77.9 mg |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | – | – |
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