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Mediterranean Grilled Chicken

The juiciest Mediterranean grilled chicken recipe. Take the time to marinate the chicken for a couple hours for the best flavor and texture.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Marinating time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 50 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free
Keyword: easy, grilling
Servings: 4
Calories: 337kcal
Author: Veronique Eichler

Equipment

  • Glass mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups
  • Cutting board
  • Chef knife

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken thighs, bone in, skin on
  • 4 cloves garlic pressed, grated or minced
  • 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme chopped
  • 1 lemon (zest and juice)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix garlic, yogurt, rosemary, thyme, zest and juice of a lemon, salt and pepper.
  • Gently lift the skin from the thighs and rub a tablespoon of marinade under the skin. Place in a glass dish. Brush the rest on top of the skin. Cover and refrigerate a couple hours.
  • Grill on medium high heat, skin side up, for 35 to 40 minutes until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 165°F

Nutrition

Calories: 337kcal | Total Carbohydrate: 5g | Protein: 25g | Total Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 406mg | Potassium: 375mg | Dietary Fiber: 1g | Total Sugars: 1g | Vitamin A: 232IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Vitamin D: 0.1µg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg