Grilled Tahini Chicken

Name: Grilled Tahini Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 4 h 23 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken thighs boneless; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/3 cup tahini paste; 1 shallot; 3 cloves garlic; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup parsley; 2 tbsp fresh Rosemary; 3 tbsp water; 3 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp lemon zest; 2 tbsp Greek yogurt; 1 tbsp water

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Marinate Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 23 mins
Servings
4
Calories
754 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mediterranean

Grilled Tahini Chicken

Chad Dorsey

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Grilled tahini chicken is marinated with the nutty sesame paste tahini, fresh herbs, garlic and lemon for a flavorful Mediterranean meal.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 lbs chicken thighs boneless skinless
1/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup tahini paste
1 shallot finely chopped, (See Note 1)
3 cloves garlic minced
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 cup parsley finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh Rosemary finely chopped
3 tbsp water
3 tbsp lemon juice (See Note 2)
2 tbsp lemon zest
2 tbsp Greek yogurt plain
1 tbsp water

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Instructions

In a medium sized bowl combine the oil, tahini, shallot, garlic, salt, red pepper flakes, herbs, water and lemon juice and zest. Stir to mix well. Scoop out 1/4 cup of marinade and set aside.
To the reserved marinade, add 2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt and 1 tablespoon of water and mix. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
In a large gallon sized ziplock bag add the chicken and pour tahini marinade over, seal and massage with hands to coat. Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes to 24 hours in the refrigerator to infuse it with flavors and help tenderize the meat.
Preheat your grill to 400°F. Clean grill and coat with cooking spray. Shake excess marinade from chicken and grill and cook 4 minutes per side depending on thickness of chicken, covered. Internal temp should reach 165°F. Discard marinade and bag.
Serve with reserved marinade drizzled on top.

Notes

Shallots vary in size, but you will need about 1/3 of a cup total.
Typically it’s about the juice from half a medium sized lemon.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 754kcal (38%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 42g (84%) Fat 62g (95%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 223mg (74%) Sodium 482mg (20%) Potassium 644mg (18%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 575IU (12%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 75mg (8%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 754 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	754kcal	38%
Carbohydrates	9g	3%
Protein	42g	84%
Fat	62g	95%
Saturated Fat	14g	70%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	223mg	74%
Sodium	482mg	20%
Potassium	644mg	14%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	575IU	12%
Vitamin C	15mg	17%
Calcium	75mg	8%
Iron	3mg	17%