Bursting with aromatic herbs, zesty citrus, and savory spices, this dish is a celebration of vibrant flavors and succulent tenderness. This recipe is sure to transport your taste buds to the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean with every delightful bite.
Mediterranean Chicken Thighs with Creamy Dill Sauce
Course: DinnerCuisine: MediterraneanDifficulty: MediumServings
4
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
14
minutesCalories
271
kcalOptional Marinate Time
2-4
hoursIngredients
- Dill Greek Yogurt Sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup fresh dill, stems removed, chopped
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 Tbsp AOOC Suyo Cucumber Balsamic or Sicilian Lemon Balsamic
pinch salt
- Chicken
5 garlic cloves minced (about 2 tsp)
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp allspice
1/2 tsp nutmeg
salt and pepper
3 Tbsp AOOC Wild Fernleaf Dill Olive Oil
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Directions
- Make the Dill Greek Yogurt Sauce
- Combine garlic, dill, yogurt, AOOC Wild Fernleaf Dill Olive Oil, AOOC Suyo Cucumber Balsamic and salt in a food processor and mix until well blended and smooth. Transfer to a new container, cover and refrigerate.
- Make the Chicken
- In a small bowl, mix together the garlic, spices and 3 Tbsp AOOC Wild Fernleaf Dill Olive Oil. Pat your chicken thighs dry and brush them with the oil/spice mixture. Optional: Marinate the chicken for 2-4 hours in the refrigerator.
- Cook the Chicken Thighs
- Airfry: Preheat Airfryer to 400 degrees. Add chicken thighs and cook for 20-25 min, flipping halfway. (Chicken should reach 165 internal temp)
- Oven: Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place prepared baking sheet in oven and preheat to 400. Once oven reaches temperature, carefully add chicken thighs to baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Serve
- Serve with your favorite rice and top with your Dill Greek Yogurt Sauce!
- Tip: Toss together this quick and easy Cucumber Tomato Salad for the perfect veggie side for this Mediterranean meal!
- Instructions for Meal Prep:
- To use this recipe for meal prep: Cook your chicken according to this recipe and your favorite rice according to package instructions.
- In your container, create a bed of rice and place your chicken on top. Make sure to keep your Dill Sauce in a separate container until time to serve, as it will make it soggy.
- Refrigerate until ready to eat. Reheat in microwave for 1 1/2 – 2 1/2 minutes, or until warmed through. Top with sauce after warmed.
Notes
- original recipe + photo credit: The Mediterranean Dish
