Smoked Yogurt-Herb Chicken Thighs
Skinless thighs marinated in nonfat Greek yogurt and soft herbs, slow-smoked over fruitwood until tender.
Prep time
15 min
Cook time
90 min
Makes 4 servings
ChickenSmokerLow-fatGluten-free
Smoked Yogurt-Herb Chicken Thighs
Prep: 15 minCook: 90 minTotal: 105 min
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed
For the marinade
- ¾ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp honey
To serve
- 3 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 lb carrots, roasted
Instructions
For the marinade
- 1Stir together yogurt, herbs, ginger, salt and honey.
- 2Coat the thighs, cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
For smoking
- 3Preheat smoker to 225–250°F with apple, cherry or pecan pellets.
- 4Wipe off excess marinade. Smoke until the thickest piece reads 175°F, about 75–90 minutes.
- 5Rest 5 minutes before slicing.
Plating
- 6Serve over brown rice with roasted carrots and a spoon of Yogurt-Herb Dip.