15 Mins Prep
60 Mins Cook Time
Servings 8
This Yogurt Marinated Grilled Chicken is incredibly juicy, tender, and packed with bold flavor thanks to a tangy yogurt chicken marinade infused with garlic, herbs, warm spices, and La Criolla Adobo Seasoning. Yogurt acts as a natural tenderizer, making this one of the best yogurt marinated chicken recipes for grilling. Perfect for backyard BBQs, weeknight dinners, or when you want grilled chicken that’s anything but boring.
Ingredients
Directions
In a large resealable bag or bowl, combine yogurt, hot sauce, garlic, oregano, olive oil, black pepper, Adobo seasoning, and garam masala.
Mix well to form a thick, flavorful yogurt marinade for chicken.
Add the spatchcocked chicken and turn to coat thoroughly.
Seal the bag, press out excess air, and refrigerate for 8–24 hours for maximum flavor.
Prepare grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grates.
Remove chicken from marinade, wiping off excess (too much yogurt can burn).
Place chicken skin‑side down on the grill and cook 10–15 minutes, until lightly charred and released from the grates.
Rotate chicken a quarter turn and continue grilling 15–20 minutes, until skin is deeply golden and thighs feel springy.
Flip chicken and grill another 10–15 minutes, or until an instant‑read thermometer reaches 165°F in the thickest part of the thigh.
Transfer to a platter, skin‑side up, and let rest 10 minutes before carving.
