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Close up shot of sliced, grilled chicken thighs on a wooden cutting board garnished with cilantro and lime wedges.

Curry Yogurt Chicken Marinade (5-Ingredients!)

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This quick and easy curry chicken marinade that produces warmly spiced, tender chicken with only 5 ingredients including curry powder and protein-packed Greek yogurt! Grilled or baked in the oven, this chicken is tender, juicy, and packed with flavor.
Course dinner
Cuisine Indian
Diet Gluten Free
Keyword chicken marinade, curry chicken marinade, grilled chicken
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 196
Author Robyn Conley Downs

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ½  cup 1% Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • ½  teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts

Instructions

Grilling Instructions

  • Whisk the yogurt, curry powder, brown sugar, lime juice and salt together in a large baking dish or 1-gallon zip-top bag until well combined.
  • Toss the chicken in the marinade to coat, then press as much air out of the bag (if using) as possible, or cover with plastic wrap (if using a baking dish). Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours, flipping halfway through. 
  • When ready to grill, heat a gas grill to high. Allow to preheat, then remove the chicken from the marinade, shake off any excess, and discard any remaining marinade from the bag or dish.
  • Grill, with the cover down, for 6-9 minutes, then flip, and grill uncovered until the internal temperature reaches 165F, about 2-7 additional minutes.
  • Remove to a cutting board and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Slice against the grain into ½ inch slices.

Oven Baking Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425F. Remove the chicken from the marinade, shaking off any excess. Discard any remaining marinade. Add the chicken to a foil or parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165F.

Notes

  • See blog post, above, for substitutions, prep ahead instructions, storage, and more. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 (of 6) | Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 378mg | Potassium: 580mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 67IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg
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