The drool-worthy flavor gets mixed with extra virgin olive oil to create a rich marinade that transforms an ordinary dish into decadent tahini-marinated chicken.

Coating chicken thighs in this 6-ingredient marinade creates an aromatic and tangy entree that can be served over Paleo naan with fresh veggies like chopped cucumber and tomato. Chicken thighs are naturally tender and full of flavor with their mix of light and dark meat that is perfect for grilling.

Tahini is common in Middle Eastern and Greek cooking, often found in hummus and made from grinding sesame seeds into a paste. Tahini’s sesame flavor is robust with a roasted aroma, making it an ideal base for marinades. Combined with heart-healthy extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice and oregano, the marinade hits on all the savory notes for a mouthwatering grilled chicken. You can also add basil, thyme or mint to up the herb flavor. If you like heat, stir in some cayenne pepper or chili flakes. Tip: This marinade also goes great on salads and zucchini noodles.

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To start, stir together ingredients for marinade in a medium mixing bowl, reserving about ⅓ cup for serving with the chicken. Add chicken thighs and swish around to coat (you can also use bone-in chicken thighs if preferred). Cover and refrigerate. This step is when the magic happens: the chicken thighs get time to soak up the sesame flavor. Allow at least 2 hours to ensure the flavor sticks to the chicken. Heat grill or grill pan over medium heat and grease well with extra virgin olive oil. Place chicken thighs on grill and cook 8 minutes each side. Serve the tahini-marinated chicken hot with reserved marinade.

Try one of these exotic side dishes to pair with this entree…

• Greek Pasta Salad with Zucchini Noodles
• Turmeric Rice Pilaf

Jennafer Ashley

Easy Tahini-Marinated Chicken

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Total time:25 mins

Cook Time:15 mins 15 minutes

Prep Time: 10 mins 10 minutes

Serves:5

Easy Tahini-Marinated Chicken

Recipe by: Jennafer Ashley

The drool-worthy flavor gets mixed with extra virgin olive oil to create a rich marinade that transforms ordinary chicken into a decadent dish.

Tools

• Mixing bowl
• Grill tongs

Ingredients

• 1 lb. chicken thighs (boneless/skinless)
• 1/3 cup tahini paste
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 T fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 t dried oregano
• 1/4 t sea salt

Instructions

• In a mixing bowl, whisk together tahini, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, oregano and sea salt. Reserve 1/3 cup of mixture for serving. Place chicken thighs in bowl and swish around to coat. Cover and marinate in fridge 2-8 hours.
• Preheat grill or a grill pan to medium heat and grease with olive oil. Place chicken thighs on grill and cook 7-8 minutes each side or until fully cooked through. Serve hot with reserved sauce.

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