Lemon Tahini–Marinated Chicken

Name: Lemon Tahini–Marinated Chicken
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 c. Homemade Tahini or store-bought tahini; 2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest plus 11/2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tsp. honey; 1 tsp. sumac; 2 cloves garlic, grated; Kosher salt and pepper; 8 small boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds); 1 tbsp. olive oil, plus more for brushing grill; 6 c. salad greens; 2 Persian cucumbers, quartered and chopped; 1 pt. grape tomatoes, halved; 1/4 c. mint leaves, torn

This dinner winner starts with homemade tahini.

By Tina MartinezPublished: May 15, 2023

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Mike Garten

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Total Time:

25 mins

Cal/Serv:

625

Homemade tahini plays up the earthy, toasty notes in the sumac-spiked marinade that serves as both a flavor-booster for the chicken and a delicious dressing to drizzle over cucumber-tomato salad. Perfect for enjoying al fresco!

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Ingredients

1 cup Homemade Tahini or store-bought tahini
2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest plus 11/2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tsp. honey
1 tsp. sumac
2 cloves garlic, grated
Kosher salt and pepper
8 small boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
1 Tbsp. olive oil, plus more for brushing grill
6 cups salad greens
2 Persian cucumbers, quartered and chopped
1 pt. grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup mint leaves, torn

Directions

1. Step 1In large bowl, whisk tahini, lemon zest, honey, sumac, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until smooth. Remove 1/4 cup and set aside.
2. Step 2Add chicken to remaining tahini mixture and turn chicken to coat completely. Let marinate at least 1 hour or transfer to resealable plastic bag and refrigerate overnight.
3. Step 3Heat grill to medium and brush grates with oil. Grill chicken until instant-read thermometer registers 165°F, 7 to 8 minutes per side (discard marinade from bag).
4. Step 4Meanwhile, in large bowl, whisk together reserved tahini mixture, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons water,
  and oil.
5. Step 5Arrange salad greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, and chicken on platter. Drizzle with tahini dressing and sprinkle with mint.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving): About 625 calories, 40.5 g fat (7.5 g saturated), 208 mg cholesterol, 378 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 8 g fiber, 4.5 g sugar (1.5 g added sugar), 49 g protein

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