Basting this yogurt-and-herb marinated chicken with garlic butter makes it extra-juicy and flavourful. A cool cucumber and melon salad is perfect on the side.

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PREP 25 min
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COOK 15 min

Ingredients

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Cucumber & Melon Salad Ingredients

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Instructions

Step 1

In a blender, combine yogurt, lemon juice, basil, parsley, tarragon, lemon zest, salt and pepper; blend until smooth. Set aside 3 tbsp (45 mL) marinade for salad dressing and transfer the remaining marinade to a large resealable plastic freezer bag. Add chicken; seal and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.

Step 2

In a small pot set over medium heat, combine butter and garlic; heat for 1 or 2 minutes or until fragrant and butter is melted. Keep warm.

Step 3

Preheat grill to medium-high and grease grates well. Remove chicken from marinade, discarding marinade. Grill chicken, basting occasionally with garlic butter, for 5 to 7 minutes per side or until cooked through.

Step 4

Cucumber & Melon Salad: Using a mandoline or vegetable peeler, shave cucumbers and melon into long ribbons (or slice very thinly with a knife). Just before serving, in a medium bowl, combine reserved marinade and olive oil; toss with cucumbers and melon. Serve with grilled chicken. 

Cook’s Tip

Garnish with a handful of fresh herbs if desired. The chicken can also be served with flatbread or rice pilaf.

Nutritional info per serving:

1/4 Recipe
Calories 430
Fat 27 g
Saturated Fat 10 g
Cholesterol 170 mg
Sodium 340 mg
Carbohydrates  6 g
Fibre 1 g
Surgars 4 g
Protein  40 g