Za’atar Yogurt Chicken
FROM SUBSTACK
Now, can we talk about the magical powers yogurt has when it comes to marinating chicken — and other meats too, btw? Similar to the effect of buttermilk, and for the same reasons, a yogurt marinade is the path to juicy, tender, and flavorful chicken. Both the active cultures and the lactic acid in yogurt transform the meat. And before you ask, if you don’t do dairy, it looks like coconut yogurt contains live cultures, so it would probably be a decent substitute. I haven’t tried it though, so let me know if you do!
Serves 2 to 4
For the chicken and marinade:
1 (3 to 4 pound) chicken, spatchcocked
2 teaspoons kosher salt
Lots of black pepper
