Yogurt has unique properties that make it ideal for marinating chicken.
Was yogurt an even better marinade for chicken than your standard brine?
Before you toss that chicken into a pan, consider giving it a soak in a yogurt marinade.
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This acidic environment gently weakens the collagen and meat proteins near the surface.
Additionally, the presence of yogurt bacteria wont allow pathogens to grow.
Yogurt also creates a tasty crust around the meat.
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When cooked, the lactose sugar in the yogurt caramelizes to impart a slight sweetness, Linsenmeyer says.
However, acid-based marinades should usually only be used for a few hours.
