Tender, Grilled Greek Yogurt Marinated Chicken
Grilled chicken breasts that are tender, juicy, and full of flavor
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Servings: 4
Calories: 189kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon minced rosemary from about 3 sprigs
- 4 medium garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 cup plain Greek or regular yogurt full or lowfat
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Instructions
- Strip the needles from the rosemary sprigs and mince them well. Peel the garlic cloves and mince them well.
- Combine the yogurt, olive oil, lemon zest and juice, salt, rosemary, and garlic in a small bowl. Mix well and set this aside.
- If your chicken breasts are much thicker at one end, butterly each piece by laying them flat and cutting about halfway through the thick end horizontally. Open the pieces and finish cutting within about 1/2 inch to the end, so you they lie flat. If desired, you can also pound them 2-3 times with a meat mallet to make them an even thickness.
- Pour about half of the marinade into a container with a lid that's large enough to hold the chicken. Add the chicken and top with the remaining marinade. Turn the chicken a few times with a fork or tongs to ensure it's evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour or up to 24 hours.
- Heat the grill to 400℉. Shake off any excess marinade from the chicken.
- Grill the chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165℉. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Discard the marinade after soaking the chicken. If you wish to serve some as a sauce, remove a portion of the marinade before adding the chicken and store it in a separate container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Although you can marinate for as little as 30 minutes, this tastes best when marinated for at least 6 hours or up to 24 hours. Do not marinate for more than 24 hours, or the chicken may become mushy.
Keep leftover cooked chicken in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
Nutrition
Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 435mg | Potassium: 444mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 66IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg
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