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Mediterranean Grilled Chicken & Dill Greek Yogurt Sauce

Here's how you make Mediterranean Grilled Chicken & Dill Greek Yogurt Sauce
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  • Servings: 8
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 15m
    • The following recipe serves 8 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • FOR THE DILL GREEK YOGURT SAUCE
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 cup chopped fresh dill, stems removed
  • 1 1/4 cups yogurt (Greek)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 whole lemon (juice of 1/2 lemon or lime)
  • Cayenne pepper, pinch (optional)
  • Salt, if needed
  • FOR THE GRILLED CHICKEN
  • 10 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground green cardamom
  • Salt and pepper
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (8 thighs)
  • 1 medium red onion, sliced
  • 1 to 2 whole lemons (juice of)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: First make the dill Greek yogurt sauce. Combine the minced garlic, fresh dill, yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice and cayenne pepper in a food processor. Run the food processor until all the ingredients are well blended and a smooth thick sauce or dip develops. Test and add salt if needed. Transfer to a small bowl or container, cover and refrigerate for at least one hour or until ready to use.

  • Step 2: In a small bowl, mix together the minced garlic, spices and 3 tbsp olive oil. Pat the chicken thighs dry and rub each with the garlic-spice mixture.

  • Step 3: Place the spiced chicken thighs in a large tray on a bed of sliced red onions with lemon juice and the remaining 2 tbsp olive oil. Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours or overnight.

  • Step 4: When ready, heat a gas grill to medium-high. Place the chicken thighs on the grill. Cover for 5-6 minutes, then turn the chicken over and grill for another 5-6 minutes covered.

  • Step 5: Serve with a side of the dill Greek yogurt dip you prepared earlier!

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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