Yogurt-Marinated Grilled Chicken Recipe

Name: Yogurt-Marinated Grilled Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt; 1 cup lightly packed cilantro, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon cayenne; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; Kosher salt; Pepper; One 3 1/2-pound chickenhalved, breast and rib bones removed, leg bones left intact; Vegetable oil, for brushing

Servings: persons

1
In a large resealable plastic bag, mix the yogurt with the cilantro, lemon juice, garlic, cayenne, cumin, 2 teaspoons of salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper.
2
Add the chicken halves and turn to coat.
3
Seal the bag and transfer to a baking dish.
4
Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
5
Bring the chicken to room temperature before grilling.
6
Set up a gas grill for indirect grilling, then heat to 400 and oil the grate.
7
Remove the chicken from the marinade, scraping off any excess; discard the marinade.
8
Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
9
Set the chicken skin side up on the grate over indirect heat.
10
Close the grill and cook, turning once, until the chicken is browned and nearly cooked through, about 25 minutes; use a spray bottle filled with water to stop flare-ups.
11
Reduce the heat to moderately low.
12
Flip the chicken and grill it over direct heat, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the inner thighs registers 160, about 15 minutes more.
13
Transfer the chicken to a carving board and let rest for 10 minutes before carving.

191

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt, 1 cup lightly packed cilantro, finely chopped, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Yogurt-Marinated Grilled Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Yogurt-Marinated Grilled Chicken

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