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Yogurt Dill Grilled Chicken Thighs
Greek inspired chicken thighs marinated in a yogurt dill marinade, and grilled till just slightly charred.
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Keyword Chicken, Gyro
Prep Time 40 minutes minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes minutes
Servings 5 people
- 5-6 chicken thighs boneless skinless
- 1 cup yogurt Greek, unflavored
- 1 tsp dill finely minced
- 1 tsp parsley finely minced
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 lemon zest
- 1/2 lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper freshly cracked
Combine the yogurt, dill, parsley, dried oregano, lemon juice, lemon zest , olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Before marinating, salt the chicken thighs generously (approximately 2-3 tsp).
Mix the chicken in with the marinade and let it sit for 30 min but preferably overnight. This is a great dish to prep the night before.
When ready to cook, let the grill preheat. Grill the thighs for approximately 8-10 minutes each side or until done.
- If opting for bone in chicken thighs x the cook time by 2-3.