Description
This Greek Yogurt Marinated Chicken delivers incredibly tender and flavorful results. The yogurt tenderizes the chicken while a blend of spices creates a vibrant Mediterranean experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.2 lb skinless chicken thighs, trimmed
- 1 1/4 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (for marinade)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest of 1 lemon + 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tbsp honey (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup pomegranate arils
- 1 tbsp crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tsp sumac
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for searing)
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: Combine yogurt, oil, garlic, lemon zest, juice, salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, cumin, coriander, and honey.
- Marinate Chicken: Coat chicken thighs in marinade, cover, and refrigerate for 4-24 hours.
- Preheat & Sear: Preheat oven to 400°F. Sear chicken in oil for 3-4 minutes per side.
- Roast Chicken: Transfer skillet to oven and roast for 20-25 minutes, until 165°F.
- Rest & Garnish: Rest chicken for 5 minutes, then garnish with pomegranate, mint, feta, and sumac.
Notes
For best results, use full-fat Greek yogurt and marinate the chicken for at least 4 hours. Don’t reuse the marinade after contact with raw chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Poultry
- Method: Marinating, Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: chicken,greek yogurt,marinated,mediterranean,easy,flavorful,tender,dinner