Spicy Mediterranean Chicken with Creamy Feta Sauce
 
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Delicious grilled chicken with bold Mediterranean flavors
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Recipe type: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Serves: serves 4-6
Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs. chicken boneless and skinless thighs (about 6 pieces)
  • For the marinade:
  • 1 tsp. dried Greek oregano
  • 1 large garlic clove, finely minced
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp. smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp. ground coriander
  • ¼ tsp. hot pepper
  • 1 tsp. sea salt
  • 1 TBSP. lemon zest
  • 2 TBSP. lemon juice
  • 4 TBSP. extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 sprigs of fresh thyme
  • For the creamy Feta cheese spread:
  • 2 sm. pepperoncini, stems removed
  • 8 oz. Greek Feta cheese
  • ΒΌ cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tsp. cider vinegar
  • 2 TBSP. olive oil
  • --- sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Place all ingredients of the marinade in a large zip-lock bag.
  2. Trim the chicken and add it to the marinade. Close the bag tightly and use your hands to massage the chicken in the bag to disperse the marinade all over the chicken pieces.
  3. Put it in the refrigerator and let the chicken marinate for at least six hours.
  4. To make the creamy Feta cheese spread, combine all ingredients in a small food processor and mix until fairly smooth. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
  5. Heat your grill to medium high. Place chicken pieces on the grill and cook the first side for about 4 to 5 minutes, then turn over and cook on the other side for about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the chicken from the grill and cover loosely with foil. Set aside to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  6. Serve with a squeeze of lemon juice and the creamy Feta cheese spread, Pearl tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions and toasted Greek Pita bread triangles.
Notes
I often get questions about the chicken I use. I like to use Bell & Evans chicken, available at Whole Foods. It is raised on an all-vegetarian diet and without antibiotics and their size is slightly smaller than most, which is a good thing. It is also air-chilled instead of the most commonly used water-chilling method.
Recipe by Marilena's Kitchen at https://marilenaskitchen.com/spicy-mediterranean-chicken-with-creamy-feta-sauce/