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Spiced Yogurt Roast Chicken

Chicken marinated in a flavorful spiced yogurt marinade that can be roasted or grilled.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Marinating Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 2-3 pounds of boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs

Spiced Yogurt Marinade

  • 1 cup of plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 cloves of garlic, finely minced
  • 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons of fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon of onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon of paprika
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon of kashmiri chili powder (or regular chili powder)
  • 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon of zaatar
  • a pinch of black pepper

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine all of the marinade ingredients
  • Prep your chicken by either cutting it into bite sized pieces for skewers or by poking fork holes into the breasts or thighs to both tenderize and allow the marinade to penetrate the chicken
  • Add the chicken into the marinade and mix until the chicken is fully coated
  • Note: If you are using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before using to prevent the skewers from burning
  • Cover the bowl and chill for 30 minutes or up to 8 hours
  • Preheat your oven or grill to 400 degrees 
  • If you are making skewers, thread the marinated chicken onto the skewers and place onto a rimmed being sheet if roasted or a plate if grilling
  • Roast or grill the chicken at 400 degrees until lightly charred on the outside and cooked through with an internal temperature of 165 degrees (15-25 minutes for skewers and 20-30 minutes for whole breasts or thighs)
  • Serve chicken warm with lemon wedges