Easy Yogurt-Marinated Chicken made with grilled chicken thighs (or chicken breasts) made in a Greek yogurt marinade for the most tender chicken.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup 1% plain greek yogurt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 5 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more for sprinkling)
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (8 pieces total (fat trimmed))
- fresh chopped parsley and lemon wedges (for serving)
Directions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the yogurt, oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, turmeric, salt, and red pepper flakes.
- Add the chicken and stir to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours.
- Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan to medium-low heat (a cast iron skillet works too). Oil the grates or grill pan and sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Grill the chicken about 5 to 7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through in the center of the thickest part of the chicken.
- Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
- To air fry the chicken, cook 400F about 5 to 7 minutes on each side.