Dad’s Summer Grill Marinade

Ingredients

• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp olive oil or neutral oil
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1–2 tsp vinegar-based hot sauce
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp seasoning salt
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 kg / 2 lb boneless chicken thighs or chicken breasts

Instructions

1. 1Whisk the yogurt, oil, vinegar, lime juice, hot sauce, and seasonings together until smooth.
2. 2Add the chicken and coat thoroughly.
3. 3Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.
4. 4Heat the grill to medium-high.
5. 5Remove the chicken and scrape off heavy excess marinade so it does not scorch.
6. 6Grill until browned and cooked through to 74°C / 165°F internally.
7. 7Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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