Jun 7, 2025
One of the Simplest Yet Most Tender Grilled Chicken Recipes
This quick and flavorful grilled chicken recipe requires only a few ingredients and doesn’t need a long marination time—perfect if you’re short on time and want something delicious you can prepare in under an hour.
What I love about this recipe is its flexibility: you can easily add or omit spices based on your preferences. However, the key ingredient is Greek yogurt, which tenderizes the chicken beautifully. As a general rule, we use half a cup of yogurt per pound of chicken. You can dilute it slightly if you prefer a thinner marinade.
Serves: 2 people
Marination Time: Minimum 1 hour (overnight for best results)
Grill Time: 5 minutes per side
Ingredients:
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs
½ cup Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon roasted or sweet paprika
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Juice of 1 lemon
(Optional) ½ teaspoon dried mint leaves or oregano for a herby touch
Instructions:
- Mix all the ingredients in a bowl to create the marinade.
- Add the chicken thighs and coat them well. Let them marinate for at least 1 hour (preferably overnight in the fridge).
- Preheat your grill and cook the chicken for 5 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and nicely charred.
Bon appétit
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