A freshly cooked plate full of yogurt marinated chicken that is being placed on a table.

Yogurt-Marinated Chicken With A Kick

Why is this chicken recipe so delicious? Because it contains yogurt, which has a marinating superpower! 

Marinating chicken in yogurt helps tenderize the meat and impart flavor—especially when combined with herbs and citrus like in our Yogurt-Marinated Chicken With a Kick. Basically, yogurt marinades have an advantage: it’s called lactic acid, and it breaks down proteins in the chicken to make it tender and juicy. Of course, the yogurt also adds a depth of flavor. In fact, lactic acid in yogurt comes from the live and active cultures added to milk to give yogurt that creamy consistency and probiotic profile it’s famous for.

We promise this method of prep is worth your while if you like a memorable main dish. And it happens to be an excellent source of protein and choline. 
 

Nutrition information
18min
Cook time
4
Servings
Yogurt-Marinated Chicken With A Kick

Why is this chicken recipe so delicious? Because it contains yogurt, which has a marinating superpower! 

Marinating chicken in yogurt helps tenderize the meat and impart flavor—especially when combined with herbs and citrus like in our Yogurt-Marinated Chicken With a Kick. Basically, yogurt marinades have an advantage: it’s called lactic acid, and it breaks down proteins in the chicken to make it tender and juicy. Of course, the yogurt also adds a depth of flavor. In fact, lactic acid in yogurt comes from the live and active cultures added to milk to give yogurt that creamy consistency and probiotic profile it’s famous for.

We promise this method of prep is worth your while if you like a memorable main dish. And it happens to be an excellent source of protein and choline. 
 

Why is this chicken recipe so delicious? Because it contains yogurt, which has a marinating superpower! 

Marinating chicken in yogurt helps tenderize the meat and impart flavor—especially when combined with herbs and citrus like in our Yogurt-Marinated Chicken With a Kick. Basically, yogurt marinades have an advantage: it’s called lactic acid, and it breaks down proteins in the chicken to make it tender and juicy. Of course, the yogurt also adds a depth of flavor. In fact, lactic acid in yogurt comes from the live and active cultures added to milk to give yogurt that creamy consistency and probiotic profile it’s famous for.

We promise this method of prep is worth your while if you like a memorable main dish. And it happens to be an excellent source of protein and choline. 
 

Nutrition information
18min
Cook time
4
Servings

Ingredients:

Marinade Ingredients

Chicken Ingredients

A family passes around a dish of yogurt marinated chicken as they sit down for dinner.

Directions:

Marinade Directions

1. Combine marinade ingredients in a small bowl; whisk until blended.

Chicken Directions

A family passes around a dish of yogurt marinated chicken as they sit down for dinner.

  1. Place chicken in a food-safe resealable plastic bag; add marinade. Seal bag, pressing out as much air as possible. Turn bag over several times to coat chicken evenly. Refrigerate at least 4 hours, or no longer than overnight, turning once.
  2. Heat grill to medium. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Grill chicken, turning occasionally, until temperature registers 160 degrees on an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of chicken, 15-18 minutes. 
     

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A family passes around a dish of yogurt marinated chicken as they sit down for dinner.

Nutrition Information

  • Per serving
  • Calories 368
  • Total Fat 14g
  • Cholesterol 147mg
  • Sodium 287g
  • Total Carbohydrate 2g
  • Protein 56g