Recipe by Julia Joliff, Food Blogger, A Cedar Spoon
Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Serves: 4-6
Yogurt Marinated Chicken is the perfect way to grill chicken to create a tender, juicy and flavor packed meal. The creamy yogurt and warm, rich spices mixed together creates a nice marinade for summer grilling!
Ingredients
1 1/2 to 2 pounds of Smart Chicken Tenders
1 cup of Greek yogurt {or plain yogurt}
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 of a lemon, juiced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 Tablespoon paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper {optional}
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
In a medium bowl whisk together the yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, paprika, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Add the chicken tenders to a ziplock bag. Add the yogurt marinade into the ziplock and seal the bag. Use your hands to massage the marinade into the chicken. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
Preheat the grill to medium high heat. Place the chicken in a single layer on the grill. Cook for about 4 minutes on each side or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove chicken from the grill. Garnish with fresh parsley, lemon wedges and serve with a summer salad.