Description
Succulent greek yogurt marinated chicken breasts deliver a tangy, tender protein punch straight from Mediterranean kitchens. Marinating your chicken in yogurt’s creamy embrace guarantees juicy, flavorful results that’ll have dinner guests asking for seconds.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Marinade Base:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Whisk 1 cup Greek yogurt, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, juice from 1 lemon, and 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Blend 2 teaspoons dried oregano, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper into the yogurt mixture.
- Place 4 chicken breasts into the marinade, turning them carefully to ensure complete coating.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, allowing the marinade to penetrate the meat.
- Preheat your oven to 400F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or light grease.
- Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off, and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, checking that your chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F.
- Transfer chicken from oven and let rest for 5 minutes to redistribute internal juices.
- Slice chicken against the grain and serve with optional fresh parsley and lemon wedges.
Notes
- Always use full-fat Greek yogurt for the richest, most tenderizing marinade that helps break down chicken proteins.
- Don’t skip marinating time – at least 2 hours allows spices to penetrate deeply and ensures incredibly juicy meat.
- Pat chicken dry before baking to help achieve a nice golden-brown exterior and prevent steaming instead of roasting.
- For a low-carb option, swap out herbs and serve over cauliflower rice or alongside roasted vegetables to keep the meal light and flavorful.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 265 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg