Grilled Oregano Chicken with Za'atar Yogurt and Charred Tomatoes
MEDIUM
20 min
Prep
25 min
Cook
4
Servings
Juicy grilled chicken thighs marinated in oregano, garlic, and lemon, served with a creamy za'atar-spiced yogurt sauce and charred cherry tomatoes for a bright, Mediterranean dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, patted dry
- 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 4 garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoon za'atar seasoning blend
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 cup crumbled feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Steps
- In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Place the dried chicken thighs in a shallow dish or zip-top bag and pour the marinade over them, turning to coat all sides evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours.
- While the chicken marinates, prepare the za'atar yogurt sauce: in a small bowl, stir together the Greek yogurt, za'atar seasoning blend, and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before grilling.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Oil the grill grates well to prevent sticking.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess liquid to drip off. Discard the remaining marinade.
- Place the chicken thighs on the preheated grill, skin-side down if available. Grill for 6–7 minutes without moving to develop a golden crust and grill marks.
- Flip the chicken and continue grilling for another 6–7 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F when measured at the thickest part of the thigh with an instant-read thermometer.
- While the chicken finishes cooking, toss the halved cherry tomatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl.
- In the final 2 minutes of grilling the chicken, move the chicken to a cooler side of the grill or reduce heat to medium. Place the tomatoes in a grill basket or on a sheet of foil on the grill, and cook for 2–3 minutes, shaking occasionally, until the tomatoes are blistered and charred.
- Transfer the grilled chicken to a cutting board and rest for 3–5 minutes before serving.
- Divide the chicken thighs among four plates and top each with a generous dollop of za'atar yogurt sauce.
- Scatter the charred tomatoes around the chicken, then garnish with fresh chopped parsley and crumbled feta cheese.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.