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Yogurt-Marinated Grilled Chicken

Grilled chicken strips juicy chicken strips marinated in spiced yogurt and perfect for sandwiches, wraps or protein for your lunchbox.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb chicken breast
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Stir together the yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, cumin, and salt.
  2. Coat the chicken in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
  3. Grill or pan-cook the chicken over medium heat for 6 to 7 minutes per side until cooked through.
  4. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then slice.
  5. Cool and pack into containers, wraps, or sandwiches for lunch.

Notes

Cook a batch ahead and it'll keep for several lunches in the fridge.