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Grilled Yogurt Marinated Chicken Thighs

These yogurt marinated chicken thighs are flavored with ginger, garlic, garam masala, and more. The yogurt makes them so tender and juicy!
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Marinate2 hours
Total Time2 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 thighs
Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

  • Grill or Indoor Grill Pan

Ingredients

  • 1 cup plain whole milk yogurt
  • 1 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 2 tablespoons garlic paste (or 3 tablespoons minced garlic)
  • ½ tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 12 boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients except for the chicken in a large bowl and stir well to combine.
    1 cup plain whole milk yogurt, 1 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon garam masala, 2 tablespoons garlic paste, ½ tablespoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon sea salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    spiced yogurt marinade in a glass bowl.
  • Add in the chicken thighs and toss to coat. Spoon the yogurt mixture over the chicken to make sure all is covered.
    12 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
    chicken thighs coated in seasoned yogurt in a glass bowl.
  • Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 2-4 hours.
    a bowl full of yogurt marinated chicken thighs covered with plastic wrap.
  • Coat the grates of a grill (or a grill pan) with oil. When ready to cook, heat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (375-450°F).
    an oiled nonstick grill pan.
  • Remove the chicken from the yogurt marinade, but do not pat dry. Grill each chicken thigh for 5-6 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
    4 grilled chicken thighs in a grill pan.

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Notes

Storage: Store yogurt marinated chicken thighs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thigh | Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 307mg | Potassium: 326mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 97IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg