Za’atar Chicken
Boneless chicken thighs are marinated in za’atar, herbs, lemon, and garlic, then grilled until juicy and charred. Topped with a creamy lemon garlic yogurt sauce and fresh parsley, this Mediterranean-inspired dinner is quick, healthy, and full of flavor.
PREP TIME
2 hours
COOK TIME
30 minutes
INGREDIENTS
17
Serves: 4
Ingredients
Marinade And Chicken
- 5 cloves5 cloves5 cloves Garlic, grated or minced
- 111 Lemon, zested
- .75 cup.75 cup.75 cup Yogurt, Plain, whole-milk
- .25 cup.25 cup.25 cup Parsley, chopped
- 333 Extra Virgin Olive Oil, plus more for serving
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Za'atar, plus more for serving
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Marjoram, or oregano , chopped
- 1.75 tsp1.75 tsp1.75 tsp Salt
- .25 tsp.25 tsp.25 tsp Black Pepper, ground
- 2.25 lb2.25 lb2.25 lb Chicken Thighs, Boneless Skinless
Sauce
- .667 cup.667 cup.667 cup Yogurt, Plain, whole-milk
- 1 clove1 clove1 clove Garlic, minced or grated
- 111 Lemon, zested and juiced
- 111 Salt, to toaste
- 111 Black Pepper, to taste
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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
Marinade
- In a large bowl or container, stir together the yogurt, garlic, lemon zest, parsley, oil, za'atar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken and combine until well coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Sauce
- While the chicken marinates, make the sauce.
- In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
Cook
- When the chicken is ready to cook, light the grill to medium heat or heat your broiler with the rack near the top.
- Remove the chicken from the bowl and shake off any excess.
- Grill or broil on one side until charred, about 5-8 minutes. Flip and grill or broil for another 5-8 minutes, until the chicken is just cooked through. The internal temperature should be 165u2109.
- To serve, place the chicken on a platter and drizzle with olive oil. Add a squeeze of lemon juice. Top with chopped parsley and serve it with the yogurt sauce.
Notes
Marinate the chicken for at least an hour, but overnight will give this the best flavor. Use a meat thermometer for juicy results—165°F is your target. These thighs make a delicious chicken salad if there are leftovers! Try the Grilled Chicken Salad.
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Coconut Free Egg Free Entrées Gluten Free Grain Free Nightshade Free Nut Free Poultry Shellfish Free Specific Carbohydrate Diet Sugar Alcohol Free Sugar Free| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 344 |
| Fat: | 11 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 6 g |
| Protein: | 53 g |
| Cholesterol: | 2 g |
| Sodium: | 1000 mg |
| Fiber: | 0 g |
| Sugars: | 5 g |
| Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
| Calculated per serving. | |
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