Yogurt marinade for chicken
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A light, aromatic yogurt marinade is a godsend for all connoisseurs of chicken kebab and juicy, tender-tasting baked chicken.
Yogurt marinade for chicken, also known as “Greek” marinade, is a simple but very effective marinade that is suitable for cooking chicken both in the oven and on the grill or grill. This light, fragrant marinade, prepared with yogurt, with the addition of lemon zest and juice, spicy onion and garlic paste and aromatic spices, is quick and easy to prepare, but gives chicken meat incredible juiciness, tenderness and an appetizing taste with light citrus notes. If you are looking for a simple, aromatic and tasty marinade for chicken kebab or a new spectacular option for preparing juicy and tender-tasting baked chicken, the spicy “Greek” yogurt marinade will become your faithful assistant.
Ингредиенты
Chicken – 1 kg
Onions – 1 pc.
Garlic – 3 cloves
Salt – 0.5 tsp. + pinch
Sugar – 0.5 tsp. + pinch
Yogurt – 150 ml
Lemon – 1 pc. (zest + juice 2 tbsp.)
Vegetable oil – 2 tbsp.
Mediterranean herb mixture – 1 tsp.
Ginger, ground – 1 tsp.
Chili pepper – 1 tsp.
Cumin/coriander, ground – 0.5 tsp.
Рецепт
1. Finely chop the onion and garlic cloves. Add a pinch of salt and sugar and lightly mash the mixture, pressing the pieces with the flat side of a knife to release the juice.
2. Measure out the yogurt. Add lemon juice and vegetable oil.
3. Mix everything well until smooth.
4. Add lemon zest, prepared onion-garlic mixture and spices: a mixture of dried Mediterranean herbs, ground ginger, chili pepper, ground cumin or coriander, 0.5 teaspoon sugar and 0.5 teaspoon salt. Mix everything well, taste the marinade and, if necessary, add a little more salt or spices to your taste.
5. Place chicken pieces in a bag or airtight container.
6. Add the prepared marinade.
7. Seal the bag tightly and lightly knead it with your hands so that the marinade is evenly distributed. Place the chicken in the marinade in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours and then bake in the oven or broil or grill.
8. I keep the chicken in the marinade for a day, and then bake it in the oven at a temperature of 190-200 degrees for 40-50 minutes, until golden brown.
9. The aromatic yogurt marinade is suitable for preparing any type of chicken meat and, if desired, can also be used as a sauce. Try it!