Harissa Yogurt Marinated Grilled Chicken Thighs

Category Main Dish / Poultry / Grill
Servings 4
Prep Time 15 minutes
Marinate Time 1 hour
Cook Time 20 minutes

Intro

Juicy chicken thighs get tenderized and infused with harissa flavor in a creamy yogurt marinade. Grilling caramelizes the spices and creates a moist, flavorful result perfect for wraps or dinner plates.

Harissa Yogurt Marinated Grilled Chicken Thighs

Ingredients

4 boneless chicken thighs
¾ cup plain yogurt
2 tbsp Moroccan harissa spice
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
Salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

Marinate chicken
Combine yogurt, harissa, lemon juice, garlic, salt & pepper. Toss chicken to coat; refrigerate at least 1 hour.
Preheat grill
Medium-high heat.
Grill thighs
Oil the grill. Cook thighs 8–10 minutes per side until internal temp reaches 165 °F (74 °C).
Rest & serve
Let chicken rest 5 minutes before slicing.

Serving Suggestions
Serve with warm pita, pickled veggies, and herb yogurt sauce.