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Grilled Persian Chicken 🍗🍋


  • Author: Dulcia
  • Total Time: 4hr 50min - 1day 50min
  • Yield: 6 1x

Ingredients

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1 1/2 oz. plain whole-milk yogurt 🥛
2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more 🧂
1 1/2 tsp. ground turmeric 🌿
1 tsp. finely grated lime zest or ground sumac 🍋
1 tsp. ground cinnamon 🌰
1 tsp. ground cumin 🌿
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, plus more 🌶️
1/4 tsp. ground cloves 🌿
1/4 tsp. ground coriander 🌿
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper 🌶️
4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 lb.) 🍗
4 whole chicken drumsticks (about 1 1/2 lb.) 🍗
2 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts (about 2 lb.), halved crosswise 🍗
1 pint grape tomatoes 🍅
1 lemon, quartered 🍋
Neutral oil, for brushing and grill 🛢️
Steamed jasmine rice (optional) 🍚
Fresh cilantro, parsley, and mint leaves, for serving 🌿
Equipment Needed:

2 to 3 metal or soaked wooden bamboo skewers


Instructions

1️⃣ In a large bowl, mix yogurt, salt, turmeric, lime zest, cinnamon, cumin, black pepper, cloves, coriander, and cayenne. Add chicken and turn to coat. Transfer chicken and marinade to a resealable plastic bag. Seal bag and refrigerate at least 4 hours or up to 24. 🥄

2️⃣ Let chicken sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before grilling. Thread tomatoes and lemon wedges onto skewers. Brush with oil; season with salt and pepper. 🍅🍋

3️⃣ Prepare a grill for medium-high heat; preheat for 5 minutes. Clean and oil grates. Brush excess marinade off chicken; discard marinade. 🔥

4️⃣ Grill chicken skin side down until skin is golden brown, about 15 minutes. Turn and continue to grill until skin is charred, chicken is cooked through, and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of thighs registers 160°F, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil. Let cool for 10 minutes. 🍗

5️⃣ Grill tomato and lemon skewers, turning occasionally, until charred in spots, 5 to 6 minutes. Using a fork, remove tomatoes and lemon wedges from skewers. 🍅🍋

6️⃣ Serve chicken and tomatoes with rice (if using). Squeeze grilled lemon wedges over. Top with cilantro, parsley, and mint. 🍗🍚🌿

  • Prep Time: 15min
  • Marinating Time: 4-24hrs
  • Cook Time: 35min

Nutrition

  • Calories: 320 Kcal