Grilled Lemon Yogurt Chicken

Grilled lemon yogurt chicken is a sweet tangy recipe that combines together lemon with yogurt that keeps the meat tender and juicy.

Servings 6

Prep 15 minutes

Cooking time 30 minutes

Ready in 3 h 50 minutes

· 1/2 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt

· 1/2 lemon, juiced

· 1 tablespoon lemon zest

· 1 tablespoon olive oil

· 4 cloves garlic, crushed

· 1 tablespoon paprika

· 1 teaspoon herbs de Provence

· 1 teaspoon salt

· 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

· 1 (5 pound) whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces

· 1/2 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt

· 1 tablespoon lemon juice

· 1 teaspoon harissa

· 1 pinch salt

Whisk together the 1/2 cup yogurt, the juice from 1/2 lemon, lemon zest, olive oil, garlic, paprika, herbs 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.

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

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.

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

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).