Grilled chicken thighs w/sumac, pickled onions,

Grilled chicken thighs seasoned with sumac, served with tangy pickled onions.

Ingredients

IngredientQty.Unit
Chicken Thighs (boneless and skinless)800Grams
Sumac (ground)3Tbsp
Olive Oil (extra virgin)4Tbsp
Garlic (minced)4Clove
Lemon (juiced and zested)1Count
Red Onion (thinly sliced)2Count
White Vinegar250Milliliters
Sugar2Tbsp
Salt (divided)2Tsp
Black Pepper (freshly ground)1Tsp
Parsley (chopped)1Bunch

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix sumac, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
  2. Add chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  3. In a saucepan, combine white vinegar, sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, then pour over sliced red onions in a heatproof bowl. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate.
  4. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken thighs for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
  5. Remove chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  6. Serve the grilled chicken thighs with pickled onions and garnish with chopped parsley.

Prep

  • Marinate chicken thighs for at least 2 hours.
  • Pickle onions and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Kitchen equipment

GrillHeatproof Bowl