Yogurt Marinated Chicken Recipe
This Yogurt Marinated Chicken recipe combines tender chicken thighs with a flavorful yogurt-based marinade. The result is juicy, succulent chicken with a hint of tanginess and spice. Perfect for grilling or baking!
- Author: admin1
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 5
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Halal
Yogurt 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 (and freshly ground black pepper (can adjust to taste))
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, (plus more for serving)
- 2 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 7 thighs), (or chicken breasts (about 5))
- 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. Ensure the marinade is well combined.
- Place chicken in a gallon-size resealable freezer bag. Pour the yogurt marinade over the chicken.
- Seal the bag while pressing out excess air. Rub the marinade evenly over the chicken.
- Let the chicken rest in the fridge for at least 2 hours (or up to 8 hours for breasts, 24 hours for thighs).
- Preheat a gas grill to 425 degrees. Clean the grill grates and lightly brush with oil using a balled-up oiled paper towel and long tongs.
- Grill the chicken until cooked through (165°F on an instant-read thermometer in the center of the thickest portion), about 5 to 7 minutes per side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
Keywords: Yogurt Marinated Chicken, Grilled Chicken Recipe, Mediterranean Chicken Dish