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Yogurt Marinated Chicken

Delicious Yogurt Marinated Chicken for Juicy Grilling Perfection

Yogurt Marinated Chicken is a flavorful and tender dish made easy with simple ingredients. Perfect for grilling!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Additional Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 7 thighs
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 231
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs about 7 thighs

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • gallon size resealable freezer bag
  • gas grill

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. Place chicken in a gallon size resealable freezer bag. Pour yogurt marinade over chicken.
  3. Seal bag while pressing excess air out. Rub marinade evenly over chicken.
  4. Let rest in fridge for at least 2 hours (up to 8 hours for breasts, 24 hours for thighs).
  5. Preheat a gas grill to 425 degrees. Clean grill grates and lightly brush with oil.
  6. Grill chicken until cooked through (165 on an instant read thermometer in the center of the thickest portion), about 5 to 7 minutes per side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thighCalories: 231kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 29gFat: 11gSodium: 474mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

For customizable flavor, you can swap spices and use different types of yogurt if needed.

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