Description
This easy yogurt grilled chicken recipe features tender, juicy chicken marinated in a spiced yogurt mixture. Perfect for a weeknight meal or backyard barbecue, the yogurt helps tenderize the chicken while infusing it with bold flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the yogurt, garlic, ginger, coriander, cumin, paprika, cayenne (if using), salt, lemon juice, and olive oil.
- Add the chicken to the bowl and coat thoroughly with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting the excess drip off. Discard the remaining marinade.
- Grill the chicken for 5 to 7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and nicely charred in spots.
- Remove from grill and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Marinating overnight enhances flavor and tenderness.
- You can use chicken breasts or thighs depending on your preference.
- Leftovers make great sandwich or salad toppings.
- Adjust cayenne for more or less heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
