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Yogurt Marinated Chicken

Yogurt Marinated Chicken is great served with hummus, roasted vegetables and pita bread.

Yogurt Marinated Chicken really captured my taste buds. I have tried to substitute boneless skinless chicken and it is not the same. This recipe is best with split chicken breast or bone in chicken thighs. 

I have tried to make this recipe in the oven and it really does not turn out the same at all. I prefer the smokiness flavor from the grill.  

I often make extra chicken because it is so good on a salad, in a sandwich or wrap for lunches.  

Cost Per Serving $4.41 as of September 2022

If you have ZERO ingredients then this recipe will cost about $26.47.

If you have a stocked pantry this recipe will cost about $16.76.

  • The cost per serving will be reduced to $2.79.

I am assuming you have salt and pepper and do not add it into the recipe total cost.

Grill It!

Recipe serves: 6

Serving size: 4 oz chicken

Equipment needed: 1 grill

Total time: 60 minutes

Equipment

Let's grocery shop!

I am assuming you have salt and pepper. It is not included in pantry and spices. There will be a savings of about $9.71 if you have a stocked pantry. 

Pantry & Spices

Total: $9.71 as of September 2022

  • canola oil $3.67
  • chili powder $1.00
  • ground cumin $1.28
  • lemon juice $0.92
  • sugar $2.84

Grocery

Total: $16.76 as of September 2022

  • 6 split chicken breasts (or 4 large) $14.68
  • 4 oz plain yogurt $0.64
  • 1 gingerroot $0.90
  • 1 garlic bulb $0.54

Let's prep!

Let's cook!

  1. Complete the prep from the prep tab above.
  2. Heat grill to 350° F
  3. Remove chicken from the marinade placing on a sheet pan.
  4. Place chicken on indirect heat, bone side down, for 30 minutes (15 minutes for chicken thighs)
  5. Turn the chicken so meat side is down for 20 minutes on indirect heat (15 minutes for chicken thighs)
  6. Using a instant read thermometer check to see if chicken is 165° F (175° – 180° for chicken thighs) if it is not continue to cook until this temperature is reached.
  7. Remove chicken from the grill and let chicken rest for 5 minutes. Enjoy!

This recipe can also be found in Weekly Dinners for 4 under $70 – Menu 3

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