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Greek Yogurt Chicken

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This Greek Yogurt Chicken is a classic Mediterranean dish that delivers tender, juicy meat with a bright, tangy flavor profile. The marinade combines plain lowfat yogurt with fresh lemon juice, zesty lemon zest, aromatic oregano, and fresh parsley to create a creamy coating that keeps the chicken moist during baking. A hint of garlic adds depth, while the yogurt acts as a natural tenderizer. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this recipe requires minimal active cooking time but benefits from a long marination period to let the flavors penetrate the meat. Serve it alongside roasted vegetables or Greek salad for a complete, satisfying meal that brings authentic home-style flavor to your table.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Calories: 34.2
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This Greek Yogurt Chicken is a classic Mediterranean dish that delivers tender, juicy meat with a bright, tangy flavor profile. The marinade combines plain lowfat yogurt with fresh lemon juice, zesty lemon zest, aromatic oregano, and fresh parsley to create a creamy coating that keeps the chicken moist during baking. A hint of garlic adds depth, while the yogurt acts as a natural tenderizer. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this recipe requires minimal active cooking time but benefits from a long marination period to let the flavors penetrate the meat. Serve it alongside roasted vegetables or Greek salad for a complete, satisfying meal that brings authentic home-style flavor to your table.
Ingredients
  • 1 cup Plain lowfat yogurt
  • 1 Lemon, finely grated peel
  • 1.5 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp Fresh oregano, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 Garlic clove, peeled and pressed
  • 0.25 tsp Salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 4 Chicken breast halves, bone-in, skin removed
Directions
  1. 1
    In a medium bowl, whisk together the yogurt, lemon peel, lemon juice, oregano, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  2. 2
    Place the chicken breasts in a shallow baking dish or resealable plastic bag.
  3. 3
    Spread about 1/4 cup of the yogurt marinade over each piece of chicken, ensuring they are well-coated.
  4. 4
    Cover the dish with plastic wrap or seal the bag and refrigerate for several hours or overnight to allow the chicken to marinate.
  5. 5
    Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes while preheating the oven to 375&# 194;°F (190ðC).
  6. 6
    Place the chicken on a rack set inside a baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
  7. 7
    Turn the oven to the broil setting. Broil the chicken for about 5 minutes, watching closely, until the top is golden brown and the chicken is cooked through.
  8. 8
    Spoon the remaining reserved yogurt sauce over the hot chicken and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 34.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.2g1%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 0.6mg1%
Sodium 21.6mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 4.7g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 4.7g
Protein 3.2g7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Marinating the chicken overnight yields the best flavor and tenderness, but a minimum of 2 hours is recommended.

Reserve the remaining yogurt sauce in the refrigerator until serving time; do not marinate in it for the full duration as the acid can break down the yogurt too much.

Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165ðF (74ðC) before serving.

If using boneless skinless breasts, reduce baking time to 20-25 minutes before broiling to prevent drying out.

Keywords: greek, chicken, yogurt, marinade, baked, lemon, oregano, garlic, parsley, mediterranean, dinner, healthy, tender
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