30-MINUTE GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH WATERMELON AND FETA SALAD
A few time-saving techniques make a complete grilled chicken dinner doable in under a half hour: Grating the garlic is faster than chopping it with a knife, and adds more garlicky flavor to the dish. Massaging the marinade into the chicken works its flavors into the meat, cutting down on marinating time. And you can make the sweet-and-savory watermelon salad while the chicken marinates.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Prepare a grill for medium heat.
- Put the grated garlic into a large resealable bag. Add 1/4 cup oil, the lemon zest and juice, oregano and the chicken. Seal the bag tightly and use your hands to vigorously massage the marinade into the chicken, making sure that the chicken is evenly coated. Marinate for at least 10 minutes at room temperature.
- Meanwhile, remove the rind from the watermelon, cut the flesh into 1-inch cubes and put it in a large bowl. (You should have about 6 cups total.) Quarter the cucumber lengthwise and cut it into 1-inch pieces. Place on top of the watermelon in the mixing bowl. Cut the feta into 1/2-inch cubes, put on top of the cucumber and top with the olives. (Do not mix yet.) Set aside.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it on a plate. Lightly oil the grill grates. Sprinkle the chicken liberally with salt and pepper and place the pieces skin-side down on the grill, leaving some space between the pieces. Cook until the skin is lightly charred and releases itself from the grill, about 2 minutes. Rotate the chicken about 90 degrees so that the skin won't burn and cook another 2 minutes. Flip and cook 5 minutes longer. Cover the grill and cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of each thigh registers 165 degrees F, about 5 more minutes. Transfer to a platter and rest for at least 5 minutes.
- While the chicken rests, brush the cut sides of the baguette halves with 2 tablespoons oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the bread cut-side down on the grill until lightly charred and warmed through, about 2 minutes. Halve the remaining garlic clove and lightly rub the cut sides of the garlic onto the hot bread. Halve each piece of baguette.
- Scatter most of the mint over the watermelon mixture. Add the remaining 1/4 cup oil and a large pinch of salt and pepper and gently stir to combine. Divide the watermelon salad, chicken and bread among 4 large dinner plates. Garnish with the remaining mint.
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Muzamil Zakariye
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of watermelon, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The chicken was delicious and the salad was a great way to use up some leftover watermelon.
Amena Ahmed
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the salad was a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.
RIYA FUN
[email protected]I loved this recipe! The chicken was so moist and the salad was so fresh and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again soon.
Pauline Scott
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the salad was a refreshing complement. I will definitely be making this again soon.
TH Tanvir Hossain
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of watermelon, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The chicken was delicious and the salad was a great way to use up some leftover watermelon.
James Tahoe's
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the salad was a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.
Erin Kinnes
[email protected]I loved this recipe! The chicken was so moist and the salad was so fresh and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again soon.
Dan London
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the salad was a refreshing complement. I will definitely be making this again soon.
Rx One
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of watermelon, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The chicken was delicious and the salad was a great way to use up some leftover watermelon.
goshi 222
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the salad was a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.
Yassin Mohammed Abo El Fotouh Youssef El Nayyar
[email protected]I loved this recipe! The chicken was so moist and the salad was so fresh and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again soon.
Noman Majnu (NOMI)
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the salad was a refreshing complement. I will definitely be making this again soon.
Md:Mehedi Hasan
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of watermelon, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The chicken was delicious and the salad was a great way to use up some leftover watermelon.
Adam Shaw
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the salad was a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.
Aayan Sheikh Robin
[email protected]I loved this recipe! The chicken was so moist and the salad was so fresh and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again soon.
Humble onyeoma
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the watermelon and feta salad was a refreshing complement. I will definitely be making this again!