Yogurt Marinade for Grilled Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- Zest and juice of ½ lemon
- Zest and juice of ½ lime
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp coriander
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Pinch of cayenne
Steps
- Mix the marinade: Whisk together all ingredients in a bowl until fully combined.
- Coat the chicken: Add chicken and toss to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight.
- Grill: Set up the Kamado Joe for direct heat at 375–400°F. Grill chicken thighs 6–7 minutes per side, or breasts 5–6 minutes per side, until internal temp reaches 165°F.
- Expect some char: The yogurt coating will char slightly. That’s desirable and adds flavor. Don’t pull it early.
Notes
- Works best with bone-in, skin-on thighs for the most flavor and forgiveness on the grill.
- An overnight marinade makes a noticeable difference in depth of flavor.
- Some charring of the yogurt coating is a feature, not a bug.