GRILLED LEMON YOGURT CHICKEN
There is something special about what yogurt does to chicken in its smoky, sizzling time over charcoal. It imparts a tangy flavor that lifts all the other flavorings. It tenderizes slightly, without turning the meat into mush. It grills to a caramelized dark brown without tasting burnt.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken
Time 3h50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Whisk together the 1/2 cup yogurt, the juice from 1/2 lemon, lemon zest, olive oil, garlic, paprika, herbes de Provence, 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in refrigerator for at least 3 hours.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
- Combine 1/2 cup yogurt, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and harissa in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Remove chicken from bag and transfer to a plate or baking sheet lined with paper towels. Pat chicken pieces dry with more paper towels. Season with pinch of salt.
- Grill chicken, skin-side down, on the preheated grill for 2 minutes. Turn each piece and move to indirect heat.
- Grill, turning often, with lid down until well-browned and meat is no longer pink in the center, 30 to 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Serve chicken with the yogurt harissa mixture on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 522.8 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Cholesterol 168.6 mg, Fat 29.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 55.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 590.4 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
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aqib raees
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the yogurt sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
liduv1977
[email protected]I love this recipe! The chicken is always so moist and flavorful. I also love the yogurt sauce. It's the perfect balance of tangy and creamy.
Alexander Escalante
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too tangy for my taste. I think I would have preferred a different type of sauce.
Khin Maung Shwe
[email protected]This was a really easy recipe to follow. The chicken turned out great and the yogurt sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Nakul Chaulagain
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken and the yogurt sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
Mudane Yassin
[email protected]Meh.
Radojko Stojanovic
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the yogurt sauce was the perfect balance of tangy and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
jane doe
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out dry and overcooked. The yogurt sauce was also bland. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.
Zowi Dawit
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the yogurt sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Logan Temple
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the yogurt sauce is tangy and refreshing. I highly recommend this recipe!
Clinton Alozie
[email protected]This grilled lemon yogurt chicken was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the yogurt sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.