Yogurt-Marinated Grilled Chicken

May 4, 2021 Receipt BBQ & Grilling 0

Yogurt-Marinated Grilled Chicken This easy, fresh-tasting yogurt marinade helps the chicken stay juicy even if it gets a little overcooked.

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 10 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt
1 cup lightly packed chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon jarred minced garlic
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
3?½ pounds chicken thighs

Time Details

PREP :

COOK : 10 mins

TOTAL : 3 hrs 30 mins

SERVING : 10

YIELD : 10 servings

Step 1

Mix Greek yogurt, cilantro, lemon juice, garlic, salt, cumin, cayenne, and pepper together in a large bowl. Place chicken thighs in a large resealable plastic bag; cover with yogurt mixture.

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Step 2

Let chicken marinate in the refrigerator, 3 to 8 hours.
Step 3

Bring chicken to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Pour off marinade.
Step 4

Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Grill chicken, turning occasionally, until grill marks form, about 5 minutes per side.

Per Serving: 247 calories; protein 28.2g; carbohydrates 1.8g; fat 13.4g; cholesterol 102.5mg; sodium 490.7mg. Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of marinade ingredients. The actual amount of marinade consumed will vary.