Spicy Tarragon Yogurt Chicken

Description

Tarragon is one of the most aromatic and sweetest herbs that there is. It’s good with chicken and really nice in a marinade like this. A good way to mix up the same old grilled chicken recipes.

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch fresh tarragon sprigs, leaves only
  • ½ cup plain Greek-style yogurt
  • ¼ cup harissa sauce (see footnote for recipe link)
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar or citrus juice
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 4 large chicken breast halves
  • ¼ cup harissa sauce, for garnish
  • 4 sprigs tarragon, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Combine tarragon
  2. Greek yogurt
  3. harissa sauce
  4. garlic
  5. vinegar
  6. cumin
  7. and salt in a blender. Puree until smooth
  8. scraping down sides as needed. Pour marinade over chicken breasts in a shallow dish
  9. thoroughly coating both sides. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.
  10. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  11. Remove chicken breasts from the marinade and place on the pre-heated grill. Cook over medium-high heat until dark grill marks appear
  12. about 7 minutes per side.
  13. Garnish with harissa sauce and a sprig of tarragon.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 2 hrs 25 mins

Servings: 6

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