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mainated Greek yogurt chicken breasts on a platter with lemon wedges
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Marinated Greek Yogurt Chicken

A seasoned Greek yogurt marinade flavors and tenderizes chicken. A combination of yogurt, lemon juice and warm spices adds a delicious flavor and juiciness. You can bake, grill or pan-sear your chicken, making it an easy weeknight dinner option.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Marinating Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: chicken and yogurt, easy chicken dinner, easy chicken recipe, Marinated Greek Yogurt Chicken
Servings: 4
Calories: 243kcal
Author: Gwynn Galvin

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, paprika, kosher salt, pepper and onion powder, stirring until blended.
  • Add the chicken and coat thoroughly so that all pieces of chicken are evenly covered. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to overnight. Marinating overnight will give you the best flavor and tenderness. You can also place the chicken and marinade in a food storage bag to marinate.

Oven Directions

  • When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade and let any excess marinade drip off. Discard the remaining marinade.
  • Arrange the chicken on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes or until the juices run clear and a meat thermometer registers 165F.

Grilling Directions

  • To grill, preheat your grill for direct heat cooking. Arrange the chicken, top sides down, on the grill and cook for 5-7 minutes. Turn and cook for an additional 5–7 minutes, depending on thickness, or until the chicken juices run clear and a meat thermometer registers 165F.

Pan-Searing Directions

  • To pan-sear, heat 1 Tablespoon olive oil in a skillet or cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken, top sides down, and cook for 6-8 minutes. Turn and cook for an additional 6-8 minutes or until the chicken juices run clear and an instant read thermometer registers 165F.
  • Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the juices to be redistributed.
  • Garlish with chopped parsley, if desired, and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 737mg | Potassium: 459mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 116IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 1mg