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Zesty Yogurt Marinated Chicken

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
35 min
TOTAL TIME
230 min
SERVINGS
6 servings
Dinner Mediterranean Middle Eastern
Zesty Yogurt Marinated Chicken
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon herbes de Provence
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 (5 pound) whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/2 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon harissa
Instructions
1
Gather all necessary components.
2
Combine yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, and zest, olive oil, paprika, herbes de Provence, salt, and black pepper in a medium-sized container.
3
Transfer the mixture into a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken; mix to coat thoroughly. Remove any excess air from the bag and seal it securely. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
4
Preheat your outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly grease the grill surface. Prepare the sauce: Mix yogurt, lemon juice, and harissa in a small bowl until well combined. Set the sauce aside.
5
Transfer chicken to a plate or baking sheet lined with paper towels; discard the marinade. Pat the chicken dry with additional paper towels. Season with a small pinch of salt.
6
Grill the chicken, skin-side down, on the preheated grill for 2 minutes. Flip over each piece and move to indirect heat.
7
Continue grilling, turning the chicken frequently with the lid down until it's well browned and the meat is no longer pink in the center, taking around 30 to 35 minutes. Use an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, to check for an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
8
Serve the chicken with the prepared sauce on the side.