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Richly colored paprika grilled chicken on a platter with lemon wedges.
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5 from 9 votes

Smoky Grilled Paprika Chicken

This tender Grilled Paprika Chicken is marinated in a vibrant, flavor-packed Greek yogurt marinade spiked with smoked paprika and a little Sriracha. Gorgeous color and incredible smoky flavor!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Marinating Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 25 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 321kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ½ large lemon juiced
  • ¾ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • 3 pounds assorted skinless chicken pieces boneless or bone-in (I used boneless, skinless breasts and thighs)

Instructions

Paprika Chicken Marinade

  • Combine all the ingredients through the cayenne pepper (if using) in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Remove the skin from the chicken pieces, if necessary, and place them in a gallon sized zippered plastic storage bag. Spoon the marinade over the chicken. Seal the bag and move the chicken around inside the bag until the marinade is evenly distributed and all the pieces are coated. Place the bag in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours.

Grill the Paprika Chicken

  • Coat your charcoal or gas grill grate with olive oil or nonstick cooking spray.
  • Grill the chicken over medium heat for approximately 6 to 7 minutes per side or until the internal temperature of the thickest portion of chicken reads 165 degrees F when measured with a meat thermometer. The cooking time will vary based on the size and thickness of your chicken pieces

Nutrition

Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 146mg | Sodium: 676mg | Potassium: 942mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1297IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg