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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 Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 27 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 349 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean

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)
  • 1 cup White or brown rice
  • 1 1/2 cups water 2 cups if using brown rice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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 Information

Calories 349kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 45g (90%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 13g Cholesterol 116mg (39%) Sodium 108mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 349

% Daily Value*

Calories 349kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 45g 90%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13g 76%
Cholesterol 116mg 39%
Sodium 108mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.