yogurt marinated chicken

Prepared in a tasty yogurt marinade, these chicken kebabs are juicy, tender, and loaded with irresistible flavors. Infused in a Middle Eastern spice blend, these kebabs make for an easy and healthy dinner, prepared easily on the grill or in the oven. 

Easy Marinated Chicken Kebabs

chicken

garlic turmeric rice (or any other sides

parsley lemon

plain yogurt (2% or full fat recommended)

olive oil

lemon juice

garlic (minced)

paprika

oregano

tsp cumin

tbsp kosher salt (or

tsp black pepper (or

Combine all marinade ingredients in a large container or food storage bag. Add chicken, red onion, and bell peppers, and toss until well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or overnight.

Preheat the oven to 450°F (or 230°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with aluminum foil or any broiler-safe material.

Thread the marinated chicken and vegetables onto skewers, and bake for about 20-25 minutes until cooked through and golden brown, flipping the skewers halfway through.

Optional - switch the oven to broil for about 2-3 minutes for a lightly charred finish. Garnish with parsley and/or lemon wedges as desired and serve immediately. Enjoy!

A serious flavor upgrade for chicken! Made with chicken thighs (or chicken breasts) that have been soaked in a Greek yogurt based marinade that&#039;s brimming with earthy spices, and a fresh lemon-herb flavor.

Yogurt Marinated Chicken

whole milk Greek yogurt

Tbsp lemon juice (+ 1 tsp lemon zest)

Tbsp minced garlic

Tbsp ginger

tsp coriander

cayenne pepper

cinnamon

salt (and black pepper

(plus

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.

Place chicken in a gallon size resealable freezer bag. Pour yogurt marinade over chicken.

Seal bag while pressing excess air out. Rub marinade evenly over chicken.

Let rest in fridge at least 2 hours (or up to 8 hours for breasts, 24 hours for thighs).

Preheat a gas grill to 425 degrees. Clean grill grates and lightly brush with oil (using a balled up oiled paper towel and long tongs).

Grill chicken until cooked through (165 on an instant read thermometer in center of thickest portion) about 5 to 7 minutes per side.

Juicy yogurt marinated chicken, succulent and grilled to perfection! Yogurt marinated chicken breast is a great way to spice up your summer grilling game!

Yogurt Marinated Grilled Chicken

chicken breast

Greek yogurt

garlic

onion powder

salt

black pepper

Pat the chicken breast with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. Pound the thicker end of the chicken to even out the sides for even cooking, if needed.

Add Greek yogurt, lemon and garlic on top of the chicken and season with the paprika, onion powder, oregano, salt and pepper. Rub the chicken breasts with the yogurt and seasoning and coat well. Allow the chicken to marinade for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.

Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Place the chicken on the grill and cook with the lid open for 6-8 minutes on one side without touching. Use tongs to flip the chicken and cook for 6-8 more minutes on the other side, until the chicken reaches internal temperature 160°F. Keep in mind that the temperature will continue to rise about 5 degrees after you remove from heat and the chicken rests.

Transfer the chicken to a plate or cutting board and tent with aluminum foil, if desired. Allow them to rest for 5 minutes before slicing or serving.

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Yogurt marinated chicken is the juiciest, most flavorful roast chicken, thanks to a tangy, spiced yogurt, lemon, and garlic marinade that tenderizes every bite. With just a little prep the night before, you’ll have perfectly golden, ultra-tender roast chicken ready to serve in under an hour!

Yogurt-Marinated Chicken

plain whole milk yogurt

(one

extra virgin olive oil

garlic cloves, (minced)

mint

cumin

coriander

sweet Spanish paprika

nutmeg

kosher salt

chicken (3 1/2

Kosher salt

Extra virgin olive oil

parsley (to serve)

Make the marinade. In a large bowl with a lid, add the yogurt, lemon zest and lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, mint, cumin, coriander, paprika, nutmeg, and black pepper. Add a small pinch of salt. Whisk to combine.

Season and marinate the chicken. Pat the chicken dry and season well with kosher salt, especially under the skin. Place the chicken in the bowl with the yogurt marinade and move it around, making sure to lift the skin up to coat the chicken very well. Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

Bake. Position a rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 425°F. Lightly grease a rimmed baking sheet with extra virgin olive oil. Shake or scrape off excess marinade from each piece of chicken and arrange them on the prepared pan, leaving space between the pieces. Roast until chicken is cooked through and somewhat browned, about 35 to 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the breast or thigh should read 165°F.

Finish and serve. Garnish the chicken with chopped parsley and serve.

Delicious and easy to make. Quick question for next time. Will it still turn out well if I use bone in but skinless chicken?

This looks wonderful and between your cookbook and these recipes, I am learning to cook Mediterranean style. I have been able to divide the recipes easily for a smaller crowd (usually just me and my husband eating). 
I use a lot of chicken breasts but this recipe is giving me the courage to try a whole chicken.  Thank you for sharing your knowledge and skills!

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