MEDITERRANEAN GRILLED CHICKEN + DILL GREEK YOGURT SAUCE

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Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 19

For the Dill Greek Yogurt Sauce:
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup chopped fresh dill, stems removed
1¼ cup Greek yogurt
1 tbsp olive oil
Juice of ½ lemon or lime
Pinch cayenne pepper, optional
Salt, if needed
For the Grilled Chicken:
10 garlic cloves, minced
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp allspice
½ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp ground green cardamom
Salt and pepper
5 tbsp olive oil, divided
8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 medium size red onion, sliced
Juice of 1-2 lemons

Steps:

  • First 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 for at least one hour or until ready to use. 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. Place the spiced chicken thighs in a large tray on a bed of sliced red onions with lemon juice and the remaining 2 tbsp olive oil. Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours or overnight. When ready, heat a gas grill to medium-high. Place the chicken thighs on the grill. Cover for 5-6 minutes, then turn the chicken over and grill for another 5-6 minutes covered. Serve with a side of the dill Greek yogurt dip you prepared earlier! To complete this light meal, add Greek potatoesor pita bread and a salad like Fattoush Salad. NOTES - The dill Greek yogurt sauce will keep well overnight, but you may have to discard any extra moisture that shows up on top. Give it a quick stir before serving. - To be sure the chicken is done, your thermometer, testing the thickest part of the chicken, should register 165 degrees F. - You can use chicken breasts if you prefer, adjust the cooking time accordingly.

Zakir Choudhary
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks delicious and I love Mediterranean food.


Tonya Rademacher
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The chicken is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is divine.


Harris Fleming
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I love the flavor of the dill in this dish. It's a refreshing and light way to enjoy chicken.


MD Lutfur
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a healthy and flavorful meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner.


Pey Jalil
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


A khan Khan
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the ingredients are simple. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is creamy and delicious.


Joe Roe
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I'm not a fan of chicken, but this dish was surprisingly good. The sauce was the perfect complement to the chicken and the flavors were well-balanced.


Annet Medina
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Derrick Delap
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I'm allergic to dill, so I used mint instead. It was still really good!


Sanowar Hussain
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it needed more spices.


Harry Clem
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I'm not a huge fan of Greek food, but this dish was surprisingly good. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Yahir
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of tangy and creamy. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Fernanda Jauregui
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I didn't have any dill on hand, so I used parsley instead. It was still really good!


Aliyu Muhammad Baban Dede
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was amazing. I'll try it again with a different cooking method.


Gaming Aminur
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Mst Prome
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I love this recipe! The chicken is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is creamy and delicious. I've made it several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Akram Lakhan
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This Mediterranean grilled chicken with dill Greek yogurt sauce was a hit at my last dinner party. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this dish again!