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Grilled Tahini Chicken
Grilled tahini chicken is marinated with the nutty sesame paste tahini, fresh herbs, garlic and lemon for a flavorful Mediterranean meal.
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
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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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
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.