Greek Yogurt Marinated Chicken
Greek Yogurt Marinated Chicken
Ingredients
For the Greek Yogurt Marinade
- 1 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 3 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 4 medium breasts
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the plain low-fat Greek yogurt, olive oil, honey, freshly squeezed lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, salt, freshly ground black pepper, paprika, onion powder, dried oregano, dried basil, cayenne pepper, ground coriander, and ground cumin.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Whisk all the marinade ingredients thoroughly until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Add the boneless, skinless chicken breasts to the bowl with the prepared marinade. Ensure each chicken breast is completely coated with the marinade. You can use tongs or your hands for this.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Marinate the chicken for at least 3 hours, or preferably overnight (up to 12 hours) for the best flavor and tenderness. If marinating overnight, ensure the chicken is placed on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator.
⏱️ 180 min
- 5
When ready to cook, preheat your oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 6
Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing any excess marinade to drip off. Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Bake the chicken for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F when measured with a meat thermometer at the thickest part of the breast. Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400
- 8
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in more tender and flavorful chicken.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
Slice the cooked chicken against the grain and serve immediately with your favorite sides like roasted vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad.
⏱️ 3 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Greek Yogurt Marinated Chicken
For the Greek Yogurt Marinade
- 1 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 3 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 4 medium breasts
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the plain low-fat Greek yogurt, olive oil, honey, freshly squeezed lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, salt, freshly ground black pepper, paprika, onion powder, dried oregano, dried basil, cayenne pepper, ground coriander, and ground cumin.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Whisk all the marinade ingredients thoroughly until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Add the boneless, skinless chicken breasts to the bowl with the prepared marinade. Ensure each chicken breast is completely coated with the marinade. You can use tongs or your hands for this.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Marinate the chicken for at least 3 hours, or preferably overnight (up to 12 hours) for the best flavor and tenderness. If marinating overnight, ensure the chicken is placed on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator.
⏱️ 180 min - 5
When ready to cook, preheat your oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 6
Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing any excess marinade to drip off. Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Bake the chicken for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F when measured with a meat thermometer at the thickest part of the breast. Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400 - 8
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in more tender and flavorful chicken.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Slice the cooked chicken against the grain and serve immediately with your favorite sides like roasted vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad.
⏱️ 3 min