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Grilled Tahini Chicken thigh with a grilled half of a lemon on top oof rice.
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Grilled Tahini Chicken

You'll love the Mediterranean flavors of this Grilled Tahini Chicken! Tahini gives the chicken a nutty flavor and keeps it tender and juicy.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Additional Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 27 minutes
Course: Chicken + Poultry
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: chicken, chicken breasts, chicken thighs, grilled chicken, tahini
Servings: 5 servings

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, or breasts, or a combination

Lemon Dill Rice (Optional)

Instructions

  • In a glass measuring cup whisk together all of the ingredients for the marinade. Add the chicken to a freezer bag and pour in the marinade. Press the air out of the bag and seal it, then massage the marinade into the chicken. Let the chicken marinate for 1-4 hours.
  • Preheat your grill to medium-high heat or about 400-425° F. Clean and oil the grill grates before adding the chicken to them. While the grill is heating make the rice.
  • Cook the rice according to package instructions with the addition of adding in the dill and lemon zest before bringing it to a boil. Once the rice has cooked, turn off the heat, and add in lemon juice. Cover it again with the lid and let it steam for 10 minutes. Fluff it with a fork and taste for seasoning.
  • When the grill has heated place the chicken onto the grates. Let it cook for 4-6 minutes and then flip it over and continue to cook until the internal temperature is 165° F. Remove it from the grill and let it rest for 5-10 minutes and then serve with the rice. During the last few minutes of grilling place a halved lemon on the grill cut side down and let it cook until golden brown

Nutrition

Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 108mg | Fiber: 1g