Yogurt Lemon and Mint Grilled Chicken
Lemon, Mint, and Chicken Oh Yes Please!
About this Recipe
Yogurt Lemon and Mint Grilled Chicken produce the moistest, tender and juicy chicken you have ever had in your life. This is a fantastic recipe for summer, or if you want a blast of summer in the cold dark winter.
It’s origins hail from the middle east. I adore food from the middle east, with its perfect use of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes and olive oils with every lean meat and the use of the fruits of the sea. Always clean, fresh flavors associated with this reason are probably why these flavors appeal to my pallet and I think they will to you as well.
Simple uses of yogurt, lemon, garlic, and herbs make this simple marinade that will infuse your chicken with the subtle and distinct flavors of the middle east. Double bonus points, this marinade also is a sauce for the final chicken at service. Use this chicken to not only make a great family-pleasing dinner, but the leftovers are also perfect for an amazing sandwich or thrown on top of a spinach salad.
- 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for the grill
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 6 garlic cloves smashed into a paste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley that has been finely minced plus 1 additional tablespoon for garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves that have been finely minced plus 1 additional tablespoon for garnish
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1cup pitted green olives for garnish
- 1 sliced lemon for garnish
Step 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the yogurt, 1/3 cup olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, mint, and salt. Then transfer 1/2 of the mixture to another bowl, cover it and refrigerate.
Step 2
Place the chicken breasts in the bowl and toss to coat completely with the yogurt mixture.
Step 3
Cover with plastic film and refrigerate for 4 hours to overnight.
Step 4 Cook
Remove the chicken from its marinade and reserve the reserved from the fridge.
Step 5 Cook
Pre-heat your grill to medium-high heat. When the grill is at temp, brush the grill with 2 tablespoons of oil.
Step 6 Cook
Add the breasts to the grill and cook, turning often, grill until the chicken is evenly grilled on both sides until the internal temperature reaches 160 ° F.
Step 7 Cook
Remove the chicken from the grill to a platter, tent with foil, and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
Step 7
Serve with the reserved marinade and enjoy!
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