Yogurt Marinated Chicken

 Ingredients

Yogurt Marinade

• 2/3 cup whole milk Greek yogurt
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice + 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 Tbsp minced garlic
• 1 Tbsp peeled and minced fresh ginger
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp salt and freshly ground black pepper (can adjust to taste)
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, plus more for serving

Chicken

• 2 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 7 thighs), or chicken breasts (about 5)

Instructions

• In a mixing bowl whisk together yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, paprika, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, salt, pepper and cilantro.
• Place chicken in a gallon size resealable freezer bag. Pour yogurt marinade over chicken.
• Seal bag while pressing excess air out. Rub marinade evenly over chicken.
• Let rest in fridge at least 2 hours (or up to 8 hours for breasts, 24 hours for thighs).
• Preheat a gas grill to 425 degrees. Clean grill grates and lightly brush with oil (using a balled up oiled paper towel and long tongs).
• Grill chicken until cooked through (165 on an instant read thermometer in center of thickest portion) about 5 to 7 minutes per side.