Marinated in a flavorful tahini sauce, grilled to smoky perfection, and topped with a tangy peach feta salsa, this grilled tahini chicken is an explosion of flavors!
Not that you need another grilled chicken recipe in your life but I’m gonna declare that you kinda do because holy cow, this tahini chicken…
I mean, where to start? The tahini marinade, the peach feta salsa, those extra drizzles of tahini + fresh herbs on top…it’s like pure summer glory on a plate.
The incredible sesame flavor from tahini soaks ALL its goodness into chicken thighs during marinating and my gosh, does it cook up so juicy.
Enter, the peach salsa that I will gladly eat with a spoon and we’ve got a dinner winner.
This Grilled Chicken features…
- Juicy grilled chicken marinated in creamy tahini sauce
- A sweet and tangy peach feta salsa
- Easy to prep ahead of time for a weeknight dinner
Making the Grilled Chicken
(scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full recipe)
Ingredients You Will Need
- Peaches
- Tomato
- Feta cheese
- Parsley
- Jalapeno
- Lime juice
- Tahini
- Lemon juice
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Cumin
- Chicken thighs
Choosing Your Chicken
I recommend using boneless skinless chicken thighs for this recipe. This cut of chicken is fast to cook up on the grill and turns out super tender and juicy every time especially after being marinated.
If you don’t have thighs on hand, boneless skinless chicken breasts will work great instead, however, you may need to adjust the cook time slightly if they are thicker breasts. Always use a kitchen thermometer to test the internal temperature of meat.
Tips for Perfect Grilled Chicken
- Choose ripe peaches – go for soft peaches for a sweet peach flavor in the salsa.
- Use fresh lemon juice and garlic – this adds an unmatchable flavor to the marinade.
- Marinate chicken at least 2 hours – a good rule of thumb with marinating is 2 hours if you’re in a hurry and up to 12 if you’ve got some extra time.
- Marinate chicken on bottom shelf of fridge – it’s always a good idea to keep raw meats away from fresh produce and on the bottom shelf of your fridge to reduce risk of cross contamination.
Recipe Variations
Try these ideas for a different twist on this chicken.
- Use another fruit – try using mango, plums, pineapple, or nectarines in place of the peaches.
- Adjust heat level – the salsa is mild as-is, but you can make it spicier by using serrano or habanero in place of the jalapeno.
Stovetop and Oven Instructions
Follow these instructions for how to cook the chicken indoors instead of on the grill.
Oven: Arrange chicken in a single layer on a greased sheet pan. Bake at 400F 20-25 minutes until chicken registers 165F. Optionally, broil chicken 1 inch from heat 2-3 minutes to crisp up the outside.
Stovetop: Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet (or brush over a large cast iron grill pan) Once pan is hot, add chicken and sear on both sides until chicken registers 165F, adding more oil to pan as needed. Note: if you are using a thicker cut of chicken, such as a chicken breast, I recommend searing chicken on both sides, then finish cooking in a 400F oven 5-10 minutes.
If you’re looking to seriously impress the next time you grill out, this chicken is the man for the job! The sesame flavor from the tahini pairs so well with the juicy grilled chicken thighs and the sweet peach salsa with just a hint of tanginess from the feta gives it that final little flavor oomph.
Get at this goodness!
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Grilled Tahini Chicken with Peach Feta Salsa
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Ingredients
Peach Feta Salsa
- 2 medium peaches, pitted and diced into 1/4-inch cubes
- 1 medium tomato, cored and diced into 1/4-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1 small jalapeno, minced
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Grilled Tahini Chicken
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 1/2 cup freshly-squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 medium cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- Additional tahini and fresh parsley for topping
Instructions
Peach Feta Salsa
- In a large bowl, combine all salsa ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to taste and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Grilled Tahini Chicken
- In a large shallow bowl, whisk tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and cumin until smooth. Season marinade with salt and pepper to taste.
- Submerge chicken thighs in marinade until evenly coated. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and allow to marinate in refrigerator 2 hours or up to 12.
- Preheat an outdoor grill to 400F OR prepare a large skillet to use indoors on stovetop by greasing well. Remove chicken from marinade and pat dry.
- Arrange chicken thighs on grill or in skillet on stovetop and allow to cook, turning occasionally until chicken registers 165F.
- Transfer chicken to a serving plate and top with salsa. Drizzle chicken with a few extra drizzles of tahini and top with fresh parsley. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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