Grilled Moroccan Chicken

A simple but well seasoned yogurt marinade makes this grilled Moroccan chicken wonderfully flavorful, and very juicy.

Grilled Moroccan chicken – a wonderfully seasoned, simple preparation for chicken breasts.

Marinated in a well seasoned yogurt marinade for just a short time, the chicken turns out incredibly juicy and flavorful. I’m not usually a fan of chicken breast, but I have to admit that when well prepared, it CAN be delicious.

I use my George Foreman grill to make this grilled Moroccan chicken. You can use a grill pan or an outdoor grill, of course. I imagine that baking at high heat on a rack (450 degrees F, 15-20 minutes) would also work.

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As always when cooking whole chicken breasts (or whole roasts), it’s important to allow the cooked chicken to rest before you slice it, allowing the juices to settle and redistribute. There’s nothing more distressing than cutting into a juicy piece of meat and seeing all the juices come out of it and into the plate!

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Grilled Moroccan Chicken

A simple but well seasoned yogurt marinade makes this grilled Moroccan chicken wonderfully flavorful, and very juicy.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Rest time40 mins

Total Time1 hr

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keyword: chicken

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 250kcal

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 4 6 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts
• Olive oil spray

Instructions

• In a shallow dish, whisk together the yogurt, olive oil, garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, paprika, cumin and cayenne.
• Add the chicken, turning it to make sure it's well-coated.
• Set aside to marinate for 30 minutes, or cover, place in the fridge and marinate for a few hours.
• Heat grill, dual-contact grill or grill pan on high heat, about 5 minutes. Spray the grill with olive oil spray. Grill the chicken breasts 4-6 minutes on each side, or for a total of 4-6 minutes on dual contact grill, until juicily cooked through and an instant-read thermometer registers 165 degrees F.
• Rest the chicken 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Grilled Moroccan Chicken

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 250 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7g 11%

Saturated Fat 2g 10%

Sodium 402mg 17%

Total Carbohydrates 3g 1%

Protein 41g 82%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.