Yogurt Chicken
photo by januarybride
- Ready In:
- 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Yields:
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1 batch
- Serves:
- 4
ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breasts
- 1 cup plain yogurt (be sure it contains live cultures!)
- 1⁄4 cup olive oil
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper (more or less)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt (more or less)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (more or less)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon sumaq (optional)
directions
- In a small bowl combine all ingredients except chicken-- adjust seasoning to taste (but don't get it too salty), place in a 1 gal zip-lock bag with the chicken.
- Toss to coat chicken Marinate for 48 hrs, turning over a couple times each day.
- Grill chicken on a clean, lightly greased grill over medium heat for 5 min a side, or until done.
- Remove from heat and let it set in a covered bowl for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Can also be done under a broiler on a rack.
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Reviews
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I used Steve's method to cook chicken that I was then going to use in my chicken salad recipe because I wanted it to be really tender ... and this really works! (I also enjoyed his "Cook's Illustrated" style of explaining just why the chicken turns out so moist - I'm a sucker for a scientific explanation on these things.) Great method, Steve! I knew there had to be a reason for yogurt's existence, other than it makes me feel guilty that it's so healthy yet I don't really like it on its own ... LOL!
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Very moist and tender chicken, indeed! I added 1 tsp ground mustard, 1/2 tsp Italian Seasoning, 1 tsp minced dried onion which all lended a wonderful mild flavor. It was too chilly to grill out as we had planned, so I cooked the chicken in an oven for 35 min at 400 degrees F. That being said, I DON'T recommend cooking it in the oven because like my husband said, "This tastes like boiled chicken." Definitely grill or cook in a frying pan on the stove! We will try this again during the summer.
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So wonderful, I had heard of marinating chicken in yogurt and now I know why! I didn't have 48hrs so I cut my chicken into thin slices to help it marinate. It marinated for about 10 hours. I cooked it in a frying pan, it browned very nicely. I served it over curried rice. The chicken was moist and the garlic flavor was delightful! Thanks for an amazing recipe!
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Steve_G
Fort Myers, Florida