Greek Yogurt Chicken
Greek yogurt chicken is an easy grilled chicken recipe with bright lemon, garlic, and herbs in every bite.
Servings: 2 servings
Equipment
- Medium Bowl or zippered bag
- Grill
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts*
Greek Yogurt Chicken Marinade
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon pepper or to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, lemon zest, oregano, basil, thyme, smoked paprika until smooth.
- Place chicken pieces in a zippered bag (or the bowl). Spoon marinade over the chicken and make sure it is well coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, no more than 2 hours.
- Preheat grill to medium heat.
- Place chicken on a hot grill. Discard remaining marinade. Cook 6-8 minutes per side until chicken juices run clear and the internal temperature reaches 165˚F.
- Allow chicken to rest 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish as desired with lemon slices, chopped parsley, or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.
Notes
- *substitute 2 chicken legs (skin-on thighs or drumsticks)
- If chicken breasts are exceptionally thick, place them between two sheets of parchment paper and roll them with a rolling pin or use the flat side of a meat mallet to gently flatten them out.
Nutrition
Calories: 479kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 27g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 724mg | Potassium: 520mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 182IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 2mg