Dinner Tonight: Grilled tahini-honey chicken thighs
This pantry marinade gives chicken a subtle nutty flavor and imparts a gorgeous color.
Dinner Tonight
July 6, 2026

Grilled Tahini-Honey Chicken Thighs

Grilled Tahini-Honey Chicken Thighs
Johnny Miller for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Samantha Seneviratne.

Recipe by Yasmin Fahr | Total time: 20 minutes

Simple and impactful, this pantry marinade made from lemon, honey, tahini and olive oil gives chicken a subtle nutty flavor and imparts a gorgeous color — and caramelization — thanks to the honey’s sugar content. You can cook this chicken one of three ways: on the grill, in the oven or a skillet; all options lead to sensational results. Flavorful but versatile, this chicken pairs with almost anything. You could serve a refreshing green salad or grilled vegetables on the side, or tuck the chicken into a toasted pita with avocado, cucumbers and crumbled feta. Sprinkling sumac on the cooked chicken or adding it to the sauce will add extra depth and citrusy notes.

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