Spicy Tarragon Yogurt Chicken

A flavorful grilled chicken marinated in a spicy tarragon yogurt sauce, perfect for summer barbecues.

Ingredients

  • tarragon sprigs (1 bunch)
  • plain Greek-style yogurt (0.5 cup)
  • harissa sauce (0.25 cup)
  • garlic cloves (2 )
  • vinegar or citrus juice (2 tablespoons)
  • ground cumin (1 tablespoon)
  • salt (2 teaspoons)
  • chicken breast halves (4 large)

Instructions

  1. Set 4 tarragon sprigs aside. Strip the leaves from the remaining tarragon. Combine tarragon leaves, Greek yogurt, harissa sauce, garlic, vinegar, cumin, and salt in a blender. Puree until smooth, scraping down sides as needed. Pour marinade over chicken breasts in a shallow dish, thoroughly coating both sides. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.
  2. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  3. Remove chicken breasts from marinade and place on the pre-heated grill. Cook over medium-high heat until dark grill marks appear, about 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a chicken breast should read at least 165 F (74 C).
  4. Garnish each chicken breast with harissa sauce and one of the reserved sprig of tarragon.

Nutrition

(*Nutrition data is approximate and may vary depending on the brand and type of ingredients used.)

  • kcal: 316
  • fat: 7 g
  • sats: 2 g
  • carbs: 3 g
  • fibre: 0 g
  • protein: 57 g
  • salt: 1.281 g