Description
A delightful recipe featuring juicy, marinated chicken thighs grilled to perfection in a creamy yogurt and spice marinade.
Ingredients
Scale
- 600g (1.3 lb) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, olive oil, minced garlic, and lemon juice together.
- Add the chicken thighs to the bowl, ensuring they are well coated in the marinade.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side or until fully cooked and nicely charred.
- Once done, slice the chicken and serve it with pita bread and your choice of toppings.
Notes
For best results, let the chicken marinate overnight to enhance flavor and tenderness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chicken, shawarma, marinade, Middle Eastern, grilling