Tarragon-Harissa Yogurt Chicken
Chicken breasts are marinated in creamy Greek yogurt, harissa, tarragon, garlic, cumin, and vinegar or citrus juice, creating a boldly spiced dish with herbal depth and bright acidity. Grilling brings the marinade together around tender chicken, making it a flavorful choice for a summer meal or an easy dinner with fresh accompaniments.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tarragon-Harissa Yogurt Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 57
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Set tarragon sprigs aside; strip the leaves from the remaining sprigs. Combine the tarragon leaves, Greek yogurt, harissa sauce, vinegar, garlic, cumin, and salt in a blender; blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Pour the marinade over the chicken breasts in a shallow dish, thoroughly coating both sides. Cover the dish and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.
- 2
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 3
Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade, letting the excess drip off; discard the remaining marinade.
- 4
Cook the chicken on the preheated grill until dark grill marks appear, about 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers of the breasts should read at least 165 F (74 C).
- 5
Garnish the chicken breasts with harissa sauce and the reserved tarragon sprigs.
- 6
Grill the chicken on the preheated grill until dark grill marks form, about 7 minutes per side; an instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers of the breasts should register at least 165 F (74 C).
- 7
Garnish the chicken breasts with harissa sauce and the reserved tarragon sprigs.
- Calories 196.32 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 37.54 g Good Source 75%
- Carbohydrate 2.65 g 1%
- Total Fat 3.72 g Low Source 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.61 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 97.88 mg High 33%
- Sodium 108.78 mg Low Source 5%
- Dietary Fiber 0.4 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.98 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 42.54 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 2.36 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 124.54 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 3.95 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 2.24 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Tarragon Harissa Yogurt Chicken is made with 8 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Dried Tarragon, Garlic, and Ground Cumin. Each serving provides about 196.32 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tarragon-Harissa Yogurt Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Dried Tarragon, Garlic, Ground Cumin, Harissa. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tarragon-Harissa Yogurt Chicken?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 196.32 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tarragon-Harissa Yogurt Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Tarragon-Harissa Yogurt Chicken healthy?
- Tarragon-Harissa Yogurt Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 196.32 calories and 37.54 g of protein, or 75% of the Daily Value. It contains Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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