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Greek Yogurt Chicken
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Greek Yogurt Chicken

This Greek yogurt chicken is a kid friendly recipe where the yogurt marinade keeps the chicken incredibly tender and juicy with mild Mediterranean flavors kids enjoy. It is a simple high-protein dinner that comes together with minimal effort and maximum deliciousness.

4.5
35 min
🍴4 servings
🔥290 cal
🔖Easy
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Juicy oven-baked chicken marinated in Greek yogurt and mild herbs that stays tender and flavorful every time.

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Nutrition per serving

290Calories
38gProtein
6gCarbs
11gFat
1gFiber

Ingredients

4servings

protein

marinade

seasoning

cooking

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Instructions

1

Make the Marinade

Stir together Greek yogurt, minced garlic, oregano, olive oil, and lemon juice in a bowl until smooth and well combined.

2

Coat the Chicken

Place chicken breasts in a baking dish and spoon the yogurt marinade over each piece coating all sides generously. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes or up to 4 hours in the fridge for more flavor.

3

Bake the Chicken

Bake the coated chicken in a preheated 400 degree F oven for 22 to 25 minutes until the top is golden and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.

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4

Rest and Serve

Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after removing from the oven to lock in the juices. Slice and serve with rice, pita, or roasted vegetables on the side.

Substitutions

chicken breastschicken thighs which are even juicier and harder to overcook
plain Greek yogurtplain regular yogurt which also works as a marinade base

Common mistakes

Skipping the resting time after baking which causes the juices to run out and the chicken to dry
Using flavored yogurt instead of plain which makes the dish too sweet and alters the flavor
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