Greek Yogurt Chicken Recipe
Greek yogurt chicken thighs are marinated in an easy and flavorful sauce that creates juicy and tender chicken every time.
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Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Chicken thighs boneless, skinless
- ¾ cup Greek yogurt plain, nonfat or low-fat
- ¾ cup Mayonnaise
- 4 Garlic cloves minced
- 2 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon Herbs finely chopped - parsley, oregano, mint, etc.
- 2 teaspoon Kosher salt
Instructions
- Combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic, lemon zest and lemon juice, and salt into a medium bowl and mix well.¾ cup Greek yogurt, ¾ cup Mayonnaise, 4 Garlic cloves, 2 teaspoon Lemon zest, 2 tablespoon Lemon juice, 2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- Before stirring in the fresh herbs, spoon out about ½ cup of the lemony garlic marinade. Set aside in a small bowl and refrigerate until ready to use as a dipping or drizzling sauce.
- Stir in the fresh herbs, add the chicken thighs or breasts, and mix till well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 12 hours.2 lbs Chicken thighs, 2 tablespoon Herbs
- When ready to cook the chicken, remove each piece from the marinade and wipe off excess sauce. For best results, cook on an indoor or outdoor grill, at medium high heat, for about 7-8 minutes per side. If you wish to bake the Greek yogurt marinated chicken, line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Bake at 375 degrees f for 20-25 minutes, till cooked through.
Notes
*Nutrition Facts are not accurate because most of the marinade is removed before cooking. Only use as a very lose estimate.
Nutrition
Serving: 8servings | Calories: 812kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 69g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 27g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 242mg | Sodium: 1618mg | Potassium: 551mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 260IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 2mg
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