Description
This delicious broiled chicken recipe features juicy chicken thighs marinated in a blend of spices, served with a side of refreshing Greek salad, warm pitas, and tantalizing tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into 1-inch pieces; to use chicken breasts, see note 1)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1–1/2 teaspoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large lemon (optional)
- 1 serving lemon rice
- 1 serving pita (plus cooking spray)
- 1 serving Greek salad
- 1 serving tzatziki sauce
- Feta cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- If preparing rice or quinoa, start there. Follow recipe directions to prepare.
- Prepare tzatziki sauce and store in the fridge until ready to use. (Great made ahead of time.)
- Position an oven rack 6 inches from the heat element. Preheat the broiler to high and let it fully heat up. Line a sheet pan with foil.
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken pieces with corn starch, seasonings, and honey. Toss with tongs for even coating.
- Drizzle oil over the chicken. Toss again to coat evenly.
- Thread the chicken onto the skewers.
- Place skewers, spaced apart, on prepared pan. Broil for 12 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160°F and has a golden exterior. Remove from oven, drizzle on lemon juice to taste. Add a tiny pinch of salt if needed.
- While chicken is broiling, prepare the Greek salad or veggies.
- Toast or warm pitas by charring on stovetop (see note 2).
- Divide rice/quinoa among plates. Divide chicken, salad, and sauce. Add lemon wedge and enjoy!
Notes
- Note 1: For a substitution, chicken breasts can be used in place of thighs.
- Note 2: Toasting pitas enhances their flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer with sides
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg