Sumac-Spiced Grilled Chicken with Garlic Yogurt Sauce

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Juicy grilled chicken marinated in sumac and lemon, paired with a cooling garlic yogurt sauce for a fresh and vibrant Middle Eastern meal. This Middle Eastern-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, boneless skin-on, olive oil, ground sumac for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 390 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Middle Eastern cuisine 390 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp ground sumac, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Add 6 boneless skin-on chicken thighs and toss to coat evenly. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to 6 hours.
  2. Step 2: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Grill the marinated chicken thighs for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and skin is crisp.
  3. Step 3: Meanwhile, mix 1 cup plain Greek yogurt with 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint and 1/2 diced cucumber in a small bowl. Adjust salt to taste.
  4. Step 4: Serve the grilled chicken thighs hot with a generous dollop of garlic yogurt sauce on the side.

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