Pargiyot
Pargiyot (פרגיות): Israeli grill-house boneless chicken thighs with baharat and garlic
Pargiyot are the boneless chicken thighs that every Israeli grill house, from the Hatikva market's skewer joints in Tel Aviv to the steakiyot on Haifa's coastal road, puts on the charcoal, and they are what families grill in parks on Independence Day. A simple marinade of olive oil, garlic, baharat, paprika and lemon keeps them juicy, and the fat in the thigh crisps over the coals. Serve them with pita, hummus, tahini and chopped salad, or sliced over rice. Lean breast is the common substitute and the common mistake: it dries out, while thigh stays tender. Chef's tip: open the thighs flat and keep them in one even thickness so they cook through before they burn.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Serves
- 4
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ lb boneless, skinless chicken thighsopened out flat
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic clovescrushed
- 2 tsp baharat
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
To serve
- tahini sauce (optional)
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Method
0/4 doneStep 1: Mix 3 tbsp olive oil, 4 garlic cloves, 2 tsp baharat, 1 tsp sweet paprika, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp salt and ½ tsp black pepper in a bowl. Add 1 ¾ lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs and turn to coat. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight.
Step 2: Heat a barbecue to hot coals with a light coating of ash, or heat a ridged griddle pan over a high heat.
10 minStep 3: Lay the thighs flat on the grill and cook for 5–6 minutes a side, turning once, until charred in places and cooked through: the juices run clear and the thickest part reads 165°F.
12 minStep 4: Rest for 3 minutes, then serve whole or sliced with tahini sauce, pita and chopped salad.
3 min
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 330 kcal
- Protein
- 38 g
- Carbs
- 2 g
- Fat
- 19 g
- Fibre
- 0 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does pargiyot take?
- About 25 minutes in total: 10 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 4 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it gluten free?
- Yes, as written. Check the labels on stock, sauces and spice mixes, which sometimes contain gluten.
- What can I use instead of garlic cloves?
- ½ tsp garlic paste or ⅛ tsp garlic powder per clove.
- What can I use instead of sweet paprika?
- Smoked paprika, half the amount.
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