Spicy Tarragon Yogurt Chicken

Chicken Breast - Meat and Poultry

Tarragon is one of the most aromatic and sweetest herbs that there is. It's good with chicken and really nice in a marinade like this. A good way to mix up the same old grilled chicken recipes.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 2hrs

Total: 2hrs25 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Spicy Tarragon Yogurt Chicken

Ingredients

1 bunch fresh tarragon sprigs

leaves only

½ cup plain Greek-style yogurt

¼ cup harissa sauce (see footnote for recipe link)

2 garlic cloves

peeled

2 tablespoons vinegar or citrus juice

1 tablespoon ground cumin

2 teaspoons kosher salt

4 large chicken breast halves

¼ cup harissa sauce

for garnish

4 sprigs tarragon

for garnish

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Combine tarragon Greek yogurt harissa sauce garlic vinegar cumin and salt in a blender. Puree until smooth scraping down sides as needed. Pour marinade over chicken breasts in a shallow dish thoroughly coating both sides. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Remove chicken breasts from the marinade and place on the pre-heated grill. Cook over medium-high heat until dark grill marks appear about 7 minutes per side.

Step 4

Garnish with harissa sauce and a sprig of tarragon.

Nutritional Information

Spicy Tarragon Yogurt Chicken

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 315.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 56.6g 113%

Carbohydrates: 2.9g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 0.2g 1%

Sugars: 1.7g

Fat: 7g 11%

Saturated Fat: 2g 10%

Cholesterol: 151.8mg 51%

Vitamin A Iu: 128.1IU 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 35.2mg 271%

Vitamin B6: 1.1mg 70%

Vitamin C: 14.6mg 24%

Folate: 10.6mcg 3%

Calcium: 86.7mg 9%

Iron: 2.6mg 15%

Magnesium: 62.8mg 22%

Potassium: 577.1mg 16%

Sodium: 1280.5mg 51%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 15%

Calories From Fat: 63

*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.