YOGURT-MARINATED GRILLED CHICKEN

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This dish is truly indestructible because the cutlets marinate in lots of yogurt, olive oil, and salt. That way they stay juicy, briny, and flavorful. Because they're pounded thin, they cook quickly and evenly, so there's not a lot of time spent poking and prodding and stressing about whether they're done.

Provided by Jenny Rosenstrach

Categories     Chicken     Fourth of July     Yogurt     Graduation     Father's Day     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Lunch     Summer     Family Reunion     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 3 pounds)
2 cups plain whole-milk yogurt
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves and stems
1/2 large onion, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup olive oil plus more for brushing
6 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon garam masala
2 teaspoons kosher salt plus more for seasoning
1 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 2" piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
**Ingredient info:**Garam masala, an Indian spice blend, is sold in the spice section of better supermarkets and at Indian markets

Steps:

  • Working with one chicken breast at a time, put chicken between 2 sheets of waxed paper and pound to 1/2" thickness. Transfer chicken breasts to a resealable plastic bag.
  • Combine the remaining ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Pour yogurt mixture over chicken, seal bag, and turn to coat. Marinate chicken in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or overnight.
  • Build a medium fire in a charcoal grill, or heat a gas grill to medium-high. Brush grill grates with oil. Scrape excess marinade off chicken; season with salt. Grill chicken, turning once, until browned and cooked through, 3-4 minutes per side.

Annmarie Lamey
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This recipe is a keeper! The yogurt marinade makes the chicken so tender and juicy, and the grilled flavor is amazing. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.


Nwannewi Tha Soundjunkie
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This chicken is delicious! I used a store-bought yogurt marinade, and it still turned out great. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the marinade gave it a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Ali GAMES
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind! The yogurt marinade made the chicken so tender and juicy, and the grilled flavor was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Christopher Norvick
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This recipe is a winner! The yogurt marinade makes the chicken so tender and flavorful, and the grilled flavor is perfect. I served it with a side of tzatziki sauce, and it was a delicious and healthy meal.


Md Helal
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This chicken is so juicy and flavorful! The yogurt marinade really makes a difference. I grilled it over charcoal, and the smoky flavor was amazing. I served it with a side of grilled vegetables, and it was a perfect summer meal.


janzeb ali
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The yogurt marinade tenderizes the chicken, and the grilling adds a delicious flavor. I served it with a side of roasted potatoes and vegetables, and it was a hit with the whole family.


George English
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I love this recipe! The yogurt marinade makes the chicken so tender and juicy, and the grilled flavor is amazing. I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a favorite with my family and friends.


Alont Saon
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This chicken was so good! The yogurt marinade made it so tender and flavorful, and the grilled flavor was perfect. I served it with a side of rice and vegetables, and it was a delicious and healthy meal.


tiktoke 1
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I simply marinated the chicken in yogurt and spices overnight, then grilled it the next day. The chicken turned out perfectly cooked and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Abudlatif Musenze
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This recipe is a keeper! The yogurt marinade makes the chicken so tender and juicy, and the grilled flavor is amazing. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.


Zainjutt22 Zainjutt22
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I'm not usually a fan of grilled chicken, but this recipe changed my mind! The yogurt marinade made the chicken so moist and flavorful, and the grilled flavor was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.


Tonya Konstantinova
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This chicken was delicious! I used a store-bought yogurt marinade, and it still turned out great. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the marinade gave it a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Venancy Omaryo
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I love this recipe! The yogurt marinade makes the chicken so juicy and tender, and the grilled flavor is amazing. I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a favorite with my family and friends.


maria salas
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This marinated grilled chicken was a hit at our last barbecue! The yogurt marinade made the chicken so tender and flavorful, and the grilling added a nice smoky touch. We'll definitely be making this again soon.