Description
This Yogurt Marinated Chicken recipe is a flavorful and juicy dish that’s perfect for grilling. The combination of Greek yogurt, spices, and herbs creates a tender and aromatic marinade that infuses the chicken with delicious flavors.
Ingredients
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Marinade:
- 2/3 cup whole milk Greek yogurt
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice (+ 1 tsp lemon zest)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp peeled and minced fresh ginger
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (plus more for serving)
Chicken:
- 2 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 7 thighs)
- Or chicken breasts (about 5)
Instructions
- Mix the Marinade: In a mixing bowl, whisk together yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, paprika, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and cilantro.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken in a gallon-size resealable freezer bag. Pour the yogurt marinade over the chicken. Seal the bag, removing excess air, and rub the marinade evenly over the chicken.
- Chill the Chicken: Let the chicken marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours (up to 8 hours for breasts, 24 hours for thighs).
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat a gas grill to 425 degrees. Clean and lightly oil the grill grates.
- Grill the Chicken: Grill the chicken until cooked through (165°F on an instant-read thermometer), about 5 to 7 minutes per side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: Yogurt Marinated Chicken, Grilled Chicken Recipe, Yogurt Chicken Marinade
