Greek Yogurt Marinated Chicken Recipe
Tender and flavorful Greek Yogurt Marinated Chicken recipe that is easy to make and perfect for a variety of cooking methods. The yogurt marinade keeps the chicken juicy and adds a delicious tangy flavor.
- Author: admin1
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling, Baking, Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
For the Marinade:
- 4 skinless chicken breasts (about 6-ounces each) (total of around 1 ½ pounds)
- ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt (0%, 2% or 5%)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp lemon zest
- 3 – 4 large garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- ¾ tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup freshly chopped cilantro or parsley (plus more for serving)
- Mix the Marinade: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, paprika, cumin, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cilantro.
- Marinate the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and place them in a resealable bag. Pour the yogurt marinade over the chicken, seal the bag, and coat the chicken well. Let it marinate for at least 45 minutes or up to 24 hours.
- Cooking Methods: Choose between grilling, using an indoor grill pan, baking in the oven, or air frying the chicken until cooked through.
- Rest and Serve: Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing or serving.
Notes
- For best results, marinate the chicken for at least 45 minutes.
- Adjust cooking times based on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
- Feel free to customize the marinade with additional herbs and spices to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Greek yogurt chicken, marinated chicken, Mediterranean recipe