A Chef's Simple Greek Yogurt Marinade Recipe Elevates Grilling (5 Ingredients, 5 Minutes) Grilling Sauces/Condiments Gluten-free Low Sugar Recipes Low Sodium Recipes Spices Chicken Recipes Greek Recipes

If you're looking to elevate your grilling this summer, stop right here. Top Chef Alum and Chef Partner CJ Jacobson of Aba Austin recommends an unexpected Greek yogurt marinade to elevate summer grilling and those July 4th recipes you plan to serve.

Greek yogurt makes an excellent marinade for chicken, shrimp, fish, really any protein that you would throw in the oven or on the grill. It maintains moisture and tenderizes the meat while staying light and avoiding using butter or oil. Chef CJ shares his recipe for an all-purpose Greek yogurt marinade. At Aba, the Grilled Chicken Kebab is a great example of a tender protein that utilizes a Greek yogurt marinade.

Here is your short shopping list for this all-purpose marinade recipe: ground cumin, ground coriander, ground turmeric, ground cayenne pepper and Greek yogurt. Check out the health benefits of Greek yogurt and the health benefits of turmeric.

“When marinating lamb, add some fresh lime juice for a tangy kick. When marinating pork, you can add some dried oregano and a light splash of sherry vinegar," says Chef CJ.

Cuisine: Greek
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 6 (makes 2 cups)

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 2 cups Greek yogurt

Here's how to make it: 

1. Whisk all the ingredients together.
2. Store the marinade in an airtight container until ready to use.
3. To use, cover desired protein in the marinade and refrigerate. Grill as desired.

Photo credit: Chicken kebab at Aba in Austin, Jane Yun.

Nutritional information for this recipe includes the full amount of the marinade ingredients. Depending on marinating time, ingredients, cook time, etc., the actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.

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