Description
Tender and flavorful chicken marinated in Greek yogurt, perfect for grilling, baking, or pan-searing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 tablespoon honey
- Optional: 1 tablespoon mustard
- Optional: Chili flakes
- Chicken (breasts, thighs, or drumsticks)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken pieces and ensure they are well coated with the marinade.
- Cover and let marinate for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight.
- To grill, preheat the grill to medium-high and cook chicken for 6-8 minutes per side or until it reaches 165°F.
- To bake, preheat the oven to 400°F and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden.
- To pan-sear, heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side.
Notes
Marinating overnight enhances flavor and tenderness. Leftovers can be refrigerated for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Baking, Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg