Grilled Marinated Chicken
Juicy chicken pieces with beautiful grill marks and a flavorful herb marinade. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 40g
Ingredients
- 2 lb chicken pieces
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic
- ½ cup fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup fresh mint
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
In a blender, combine 0.5 cup yogurt, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 3 garlic cloves, 0.5 cup cilantro, 0.25 cup mint, 1 tsp cumin, and 1 tsp salt. Blend until smooth.
- 2
Place 2 lb chicken pieces in a large bowl. Pour the marinade over and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
- 3
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates.
- 4
Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off. Grill chicken, turning occasionally, until charred and cooked through, about 20-25 minutes. The internal temperature should reach 165°F.
- 5
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra cilantro if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- Blender
- Grill or grill pan
- Tongs
- Large bowl
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