BBQ'd Lemon Tahini Chicken

Summer's days may be numbered, but there's still plenty of time to enjoy fresh, local foods cooked on the BBQ!

Lemon chicken is a perfect summery meal, but this recipe adds a little twist by using the savory, nutty and ever so slightly bitter taste of tahini. 

Since we're talking about bone health this month, I thought this meal - which contains protein  from the chicken), calcium from the sesame seeds and vitamin C from the lemon - was perfect!
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Ingredients:

• 2 lb. chicken thighs (boneless/skinless)
•  1/2 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
•  1/2 cup avocado oil
•  3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
•  1/2 tsp dried thyme
•  1/2 tsp sea salt

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together tahini, avocado oil, lemon juice, thyme and sea salt. Reserve 1/3 cup of mixture for serving. Place chicken thighs in bowl and evenly coat. Cover, and marinate in the fridge for 2-6 hours.

2.Preheat BBQ to medium heat. Ensure chicken is thoroughly coated with tahini mixture.

3. Place chicken thighs on the grill and cook 7-8 minutes each side or until fully cooked through. Serve hot with reserved marinade.

​*garnish with grated lemon rind if you're feeling fancy!

**Enjoy on it's own, or serve with a garden salad
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