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platter of spiced yogurt grilled chicken garnished with cilantro

Spiced Yogurt Grilled Chicken

This Spiced Yogurt Grilled Chicken does need an overnight marination, so plan ahead.

Course: Dinner & Lunch
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Marination Time 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 22 minutes
Makes: 6 Servings
Calories: 301 kcal
Author: Dédé Wilson

Ingredients:

Preparation:

  1. Add the yogurt and oil to the bottom of the blender carafe, then add the scallions, lime juice, fresh ginger, coriander, smoked paprika, cumin, garam masala, brown sugar, salt, red pepper flakes and chipotle pepper. Blend until smooth, scraping down blender as needed.
  2. Pour into a gallon sized zip-top bag or into a nonreactive bowl large enough to hold the chicken as well. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Seal bag or cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  3. Allow chicken to sit at room temperature for about an hour before grilling.
  4. Prepare a medium hot grill, propane or hardwood charcoal, or preheat a grill pan indoors. Brush (your clean) grates with a little vegetable oil.
  5. Remove chicken from marinade, removing excess (I like to pick up with tongs and give a good shake) and grill for about 8 to 10 minutes total, turning often. Remove to platter and allow to rest for about 5 minutes. Shower with fresh chopped cilantro and serve. This Spiced Yogurt Grilled Chicken is great at room temperature, too.

Notes:

Tips

  • Make sure that your spices are fresh for best results. We like buying in bulk and only purchase what we can use within 6 months.
  • Store your spices in a cool, dark place in airtight containers.
  • You can use an equal amount of chicken breasts, if you like.
Nutrition Facts
Spiced Yogurt Grilled Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 301 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Sodium 394mg16%
Potassium 59mg2%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 31g62%
Vitamin A 670IU13%
Vitamin C 4.1mg5%
Calcium 11mg1%
Iron 0.7mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.