Mildly-Spiced Turmeric Yogurt Marinated Chicken

Whisk up a flavorful feast with Yogurt Marinated Chicken, boasting lemony, garlic, and spice-infused tenderness for your next meal.

Yogurt-Marinated Chicken Recipe

Elevate your chicken game with the Yogurt Marinated Chicken, an effortless recipe that imparts your poultry with the richness of Greek yogurt and harmony of spices. The fresh zest of lemon, alongside the warmth of garlic and ginger, seeps deeply into the chicken, delivering a succulent and flavorful experience. A hint of cilantro adds a fresh final note. Perfect for grilling up on a sunny day or baking as a comforting meal, this marinated chicken promises to be a repeat request at any table.

Ingredients

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

Chicken

• 2 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 7 thighs), or chicken breasts (about 5)

Instructions

• 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 the chicken.
• Seal the bag while pressing excess air out. Rub marinade evenly over the chicken.
• Let rest in the 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 the center of the thickest portion) about 5 to 7 minutes per side.

Serving Suggestions:

• Grilled Vegetables
• Veggie Couscous
• Tzatziki Sauce
• Greek Salad
• Pita Bread
• Rice Pilaf
• Tabouleh

Tips and Tricks

• If using chicken breasts, pound them to an even thickness for uniform cooking, or halve them through the thickness for larger pieces.
• If you’re baking, preheat your oven to 425 degrees, and for bone-in chicken, lower to 375 degrees and increase the cooking time. You may also broil near the end for more browning.