Greek Yogurt Marinated Chicken

Ingredients:

Yogurt Marinade:

2/3 cup whole milk Greek yogurt

2 Tbsp olive oil

2 Tbsp lemon juice + 1 tsp lemon zest

1 Tbsp minced garlic

1 Tbsp peeled and minced fresh ginger

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground coriander

1 tsp paprika

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

1/4 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp salt and freshly ground black pepper (can adjust to taste)

1/4 cup chopped cilantro, plus more for serving

Chicken:

2 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 7 thighs), or chicken breasts (about 5)

Directions:

In a mixing bowl, whisk together all marinade ingredients.

Place chicken in a gallon size resealable freezer bag. Pour yogurt marinade over chicken.

Seal bag while pressing excess air out. Rub marinade evenly over chicken.

Let rest in fridge for at least 2 hours (up to 8 hours for breasts, 24 hours for thighs).

Preheat a gas grill to 425 degrees F. Clean grill grates and lightly brush with oil.

Grill chicken until cooked through (165°F on an instant read thermometer in the center of thickest portion), about 5 to 7

minutes per side.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes | Servings: 7

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