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Greek Yogurt Chicken

This recipe for Greek Yogurt Chicken has a saucy lemon marinade!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Time to Marinate1 hour
Total Time1 hour 22 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Servings: 2 servings
Author: Holly

Equipment

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 the marinade ingredients 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 hot grill. Discard remaining marinade. Cook 6-8 minutes per side until chicken juices are clear and the internal temperature reaches 165˚F.
  • Allow chicken to rest 3-5 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: 472kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 27g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 720mg | Potassium: 502mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 181IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 2mg