Yogurt Marinated Grilled Chicken
I've got a quick and easy grilled chicken recipe made with a yogurt marinade, perfect when prepared in a whole-wheat pita. These would make a great summer lunch paired with a side of couscous salad and some fruit for a complete meal.
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain yogurt I used Stonyfield organic yogurt
- 1 lemon zest and juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper (cayenne)
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
For Serving
- whole-wheat pitas
- lettuce
- hummus
Instructions
- Mix together all of the marinade ingredients, from the yogurt down to the red pepper.
- Submerge the chicken and marinate for at least a couple hours or as long as overnight.
- Preheat outdoor grill to medium-high. Spray the grates with oil (to prevent sticking) and grill the chicken for about 7 to 10 minutes on each side, until done all the way through (no longer pink in the middle—165 degrees F when inserted with a thermometer).
- Slice and serve with warm whole-wheat pitas, lettuce, and hummus. I like to put a little butter in a pan on the stove (or on the griddle) to help warm up the pitas.
Notes
We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
Can be made gluten-free with the use of gluten-free pitas or assembled as a lettuce wrap.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Yogurt Marinated Grilled Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 185
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 95mg32%
Sodium 316mg14%
Potassium 389mg11%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 23g46%
Vitamin A 340IU7%
Vitamin C 10.2mg12%
Calcium 70mg7%
Iron 1.4mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.