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Yogurt Marinated Chicken

Juicy, tender chicken marinated in creamy yogurt, garlic, lemon, and warm spices, then baked or grilled to golden perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken & Marinade
  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt plain full-fat
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Grill or oven
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Mix yogurt, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, zest, and spices.
  2. Coat chicken thoroughly and marinate at least 2 hours.
  3. Bake at 400°F for 25–30 minutes or grill until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. Rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Marinate up to 24 hours for deeper flavor. Do not rinse marinade before cooking.