Juicy Greek Yogurt Chicken Recipe: Mouthwatering & Flavorful

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
3 hrs
Total Time:
3 hrs 50 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • ½cupplain low-fat Greek yogurt

  • 4clovesgarlic, crushed

  • ½lemon, juiced

  • 1tablespoonlemon zest

  • 1tablespoonolive oil

  • 1tablespoonpaprika

  • 1teaspoonherbes de Provence

  • 1teaspoonsalt

  • 1teaspoonground black pepper

  • 1(5 pound)whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces

  • 1pinchsalt

  • ½cupplain low-fat Greek yogurt

  • 1tablespoonlemon juice

  • 1teaspoonharissa

Cooking Directions

  1. Whisk together yogurt, garlic, lemon juice and zest, olive oil, paprika, herbes de Provence, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Pour into a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken; stir to coat. Squeeze out excess air and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours.

  2. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

  3. Make sauce: Stir together yogurt, lemon juice, and harissa in a small bowl until combined. Set aside.

  4. Remove chicken to a plate or baking sheet lined with paper towels; discard marinade. Pat chicken dry with more paper towels. Season with a pinch of salt.

  5. Grill chicken, skin-side down, on the preheated grill for 2 minutes. Turn over each piece and move to indirect heat. Continue grilling, turning often, with the 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).

  6. Serve chicken with sauce on the side.

Chef’s Note:

If your store doesn’t carry harissa sauce, you can make your own with this recipe.

Editor’s Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of marinade ingredients. The actual amount of marinade consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories523
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
30g
38%
Saturated Fat
8g
41%
Cholesterol
169mg
56%
Sodium
590mg
26%
Total Carbohydrate
6g
2%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Total Sugars
3g
Protein
55g
110%
Vitamin C
12mg
13%
Calcium
117mg
9%
Iron
3mg
17%
Potassium
507mg
11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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