Best ever Yogurt Marinated Chicken recipe for tasty, juicy grilled chicken. Flavorful marinade with yogurt, lemon, garlic and Greek spices.
Just like Chicken Korma and Tandoori Chicken, this easy Chicken recipe starts with chicken, yogurt, and handful of spices. It turns into a delicious better than takeout dinner.
Sabrina’s Yogurt Marinated Chicken Recipe
Yogurt marinated chicken is a flavorful dish made by marinating chicken breasts in a mixture of yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, and a variety of spices. The yogurt helps to add moisture and tenderness to the chicken, while the spices give it a delicious and aromatic flavor. I was inspired for this dish by Greek recipes that use garlic, heavy aromatic spices like coriander, and bright lemon are particularly common. It’s an easy recipe that you can throw together in the morning and let it marinate all day for a delicious weeknight dinner that feels extra special.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts , boneless and skinless
- 1 cup Greek yogurt , whole milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 4 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup parsley , chopped
Instructions
- Pound the chicken into and even thickness with a kitchen mallet.
- Score the chicken into X's 1/2" deep with a paring knife.
- In a large bowl whisk together yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, salt, cumin, paprika, black pepper, coriander, cinnamon and parsley.
- Add in the chicken, turn to coat.
- Let marinate, refrigerated for 2-4 hours.
- Heat grill on medium high heat.
- Grill for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through to 165 degrees.
- Serve with a green salad and pilaf.
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