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 mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Marinating Time2 hours hrs
Total Time2 hours hrs 35 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: chicken and yogurt, easy chicken dinner, easy chicken recipe, Marinated Greek Yogurt Chicken
Servings: 4
Calories: 243kcal
Get Recipe Ingredients
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.
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