Grilled Lemon Yogurt Chicken

BBQ and Grilling - BBQ and Grilling

There is something special about what yogurt does to chicken in its smoky, sizzling time over charcoal. It imparts a tangy flavor that lifts all the other flavorings. It tenderizes slightly, without turning the meat into mush. It grills to a caramelized dark brown without tasting burnt.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Additional: 3hrs

Total: 3hrs50 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Grilled Lemon Yogurt Chicken

Ingredients

½ cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt

½ lemon

juiced

1 tablespoon lemon zest

1 tablespoon olive oil

4 cloves garlic

crushed

1 tablespoon paprika

1 teaspoon herbes de Provence

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 (5 pound) whole chicken

cut into 8 pieces

½ cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon harissa

1 pinch salt

BBQ and Grilling

Directions

Step 1

Whisk together the 1/2 cup yogurt the juice from 1/2 lemon lemon zest olive oil garlic paprika herbes de Provence 1 teaspoon salt and black pepper in a bowl. Pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken coat with the marinade squeeze out excess air and seal the bag. Marinate in refrigerator for at least 3 hours.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Combine 1/2 cup yogurt 1 tablespoon lemon juice and harissa in a small bowl. Set aside.

Step 4

Remove chicken from bag and transfer to a plate or baking sheet lined with paper towels. Pat chicken pieces dry with more paper towels. Season with pinch of salt.

Step 5

Grill chicken skin-side down on the preheated grill for 2 minutes. Turn each piece and move to indirect heat.

Step 6

Grill turning often with 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).

Step 7

Serve chicken with the yogurt harissa mixture on the side.

Nutritional Information

Grilled Lemon Yogurt Chicken

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 522.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 55.2g 110%

Carbohydrates: 5.8g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 1.1g 5%

Sugars: 3.1g

Fat: 29.9g 46%

Saturated Fat: 8.2g 41%

Cholesterol: 168.6mg 56%

Vitamin A Iu: 938.2IU 19%

Niacin Equivalents: 22.2mg 171%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 36%

Vitamin C: 11.5mg 19%

Folate: 17.6mcg 4%

Calcium: 117.1mg 12%

Iron: 3mg 17%

Magnesium: 52.1mg 19%

Potassium: 506.6mg 14%

Sodium: 590.4mg 24%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 13%

Calories From Fat: 268.8

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.