![]() When all the pieces are coated, zip the bag and place the bag on a plate in the refrigerator and allow to marinate for the appropriate time. Move the chicken around so that every piece is coated inside the bag. Next, use a zip type plastic bag and place the chicken inside the bag, and then carefully scoop all of the yogurt mixture on top of the chicken. Place all marinade ingredients in a bowl and combine fully. Olive oil is optional in the marinade, sometimes I add at a tablespoon. So what’s in the marinade? It’s simply full fat, plain Greek yogurt, herbs, cumin, cayenne, sweet paprika, lemon juice, lemon peel, garlic, salt and pepper. Making the Marinade for Yogurt Herb Marinated Grilled Chicken Anytime you can sneak in an added benefit to the food you are eating is a win win in my book. Greek yogurt is chockfull with probiotics which are good for digestive health. Who knew that Greek yogurt could tenderize chicken to this level? On top of the beautiful tenderizing effect, it’s healthy. Or simply, add fresh herbs as I have done for a Mediterranean flair that may please more tastes in your household or gathering. ![]() Conversely, you can create a Tandoori style with the change of spices. You can create a Greek Yogurt Chicken by adding Red wine vinegar and oregano. Additonal Flavor profilesĪnother benefit for marinating in yogurt is that you can create different flavor profiles easily. In the end, chicken, like the tenders used in this recipe, turn out perfectly moist and with any leftovers, very easy to use for salads, wraps or sandwiches without tasting dry and flavorless. ![]() It also delivers a nice crust to the chicken. The chicken marinade sticks to the chicken and the aromatics really shine and come through to flavor otherwise bland chicken. With yogurt, the heat starts to caramelize the dairy first, allowing for a different type of caramelization all together. So yogurt vs vinegar marinade? Which one wins? Yogurt marinades allow chicken to tenderize beautifully where as the more common method using citrus or vinegar base, can sometimes backfire and chicken becomes stringy and tough, especially white parts of the chicken. Aside from this, yogurt works short term as well as for long periods of time. The result is really delectable chicken that is a truly fork tender and succulent. Yogurt in general, tenderizes in a slow and more even way. Lately, we have been adopting more of a Mediterranean Diet style of eating, and this is a perfect, and delicious example of healthy eating. I wanted a more defined lemon taste, which is where the peel comes in, and a little softening of the cayenne (for those who are sensitive to the heat) which is where sweet paprika comes in. I’ve also added lemon peel, olive oil and paprika. And we are all about ease friends, all about it! The original recipe calls for Cilantro only, I’ve added quite a bit more herbs: Parsley, Dill and sometimes Mint. ![]() I love this recipe! The flavor is spot on and it’s easy to make. This recipe is adapted by the Food & Wine Yogurt Marinated Grilled Chicken Recipe.
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