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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Nicholas Manu
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe.
hayat ali
[email protected]This recipe is a winner!
Bi Beol
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe.
Desh Engineering Works
[email protected]This was the best chicken I've ever had!
Kalo jadu
[email protected]I can't wait to make this again!
Brianne browning
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper!
Erica Monroig
[email protected]5 stars!
Elizabeth Hill
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Bangla coc
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great!
Reedoy Hossain
[email protected]I loved this recipe! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the yogurt sauce was the perfect complement.
munna moon
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was flavorful and juicy, and the yogurt sauce was a nice touch.
Malku Malik
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was so tender and moist, and the lemon-yogurt sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Milky xo
[email protected]This chicken was delicious! I marinated it for about 4 hours and then grilled it over medium heat. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the yogurt sauce was the perfect complement.