Description
This Grilled Tahini Chicken recipe combines tender chicken thighs marinated in a flavorful tahini mixture, grilled to perfection, and served with a side of aromatic Lemon Dill Rice. A delightful and easy dish for a wholesome meal!
Ingredients
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For 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
For 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
- Marinate the Chicken: In a glass measuring cup, whisk together all the marinade ingredients. Add the chicken to a bag, pour in the marinade, seal the bag, and massage the marinade into the chicken. Marinate for 1-4 hours.
- Preheat and Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Clean and oil the grates. Cook the marinated chicken for 4-6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let it rest before serving.
- Prepare Lemon Dill Rice: Cook rice with dill and lemon zest. Once cooked, add lemon juice, steam for 10 minutes, fluff with a fork, and season to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 349 kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 108mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 116mg
