Greek Yogurt Chicken with Lemon & Garlic

Greek food marinated chicken is that the KEY to unbelievably dampish, tender and juicy chicken!!! Infused with lemon, garlic with simply slightly of mint, this food marinade additionally doubles as a fantastic food sauce for the chicken!

GREEK YOGURT MARINADE FOR CHICKEN :

Using greek food as a marinade is totally sensible and is one amongst my favorite techniques for infusing flavor similarly as keeping meats tender and juicy once grilling!

This lemon, garlic and mint food marinade is, hands down, my favorite. I particularly love that the marinade makes a luscious food sauce for chicken. So simple, and made up of ingredients you almost certainly have already got in your kitchen!

INGREDIENTS :

• 6 chicken breasts bone in chicken breasts
• 2 cups Laban or plain greek yogurt
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 Tablespoons grapeseed or vegetable oil for the grill
• 2 1/2 – 3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 6 garlic cloves mashed to a paste
• 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley finely minced plus 1 Tablespoon for garnish
• 2 Tablespoons fresh mint finely minced plus 1 Tablespoon for garnish
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 lemon sliced for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS :

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the yogurt, 1/3 cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, crushed garlic, parsley, mint, and salt. 
2. Transfer half the mixture to another bowl, cover and refrigerate.
3. Transfer 1/2 cup of the marinade to another bowl, cover and refrigerate.
4. Add the chicken breasts to the bowl slather with the marinade, making sure to coat the chicken thoroughly.
5. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours or overnight.

To cook :

1. Remove the chicken and the reserved marinade from the refrigerator.
2. Pre heat the grill to medium high heat. When the grill is hot, brush the grill with the 2 Tablespoons of oil.
3. Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade, letting the excess drip off.
4. Add the breasts to the grill and cook, turning often, until the breasts are evenly grilled on both sides and the internal temperature is 160 degrees.
5. Remove the chicken from the grill to a clean platter, cover with foil, and allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
6. Serve with the reserved marinade and enjoy!

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