Description
Marinating Greek Yogurt Marinated Chicken turns your dinner into a creamy, tender flavor explosion that will make your taste buds dance. Grab some yogurt, spices, and chicken, and get ready to create a meal that brings Mediterranean magic right to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 8 chicken thighs or breasts
Main Components:
- 1 cup greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons garlic
- 1 shallot
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 3 to 4 sprigs fresh dill
- 1 lemon
- 1 lemon zest
Instructions
- Thoroughly dry each chicken thigh using clean paper towels, ensuring no excess moisture remains.
- Mix 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt with 3-4 fresh dill sprigs, 1 minced shallot, 3 tablespoons minced garlic, juice and zest from 1 lemon, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon paprika, and 1 tablespoon dried oregano in a large mixing bowl.
- Submerge chicken pieces completely in the yogurt mixture, massaging marinade into every surface of the meat.
- Seal bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for minimum 1 hour, preferably overnight, to maximize flavor absorption.
- Heat outdoor grill to precisely 400°F, creating a clean and prepped cooking surface.
- Position marinated chicken directly on grill grates, cooking 4-5 minutes per side to achieve golden exterior and internal temperature of 165°F.
- Transfer grilled chicken to clean plate and allow 5 minutes resting time, tenting loosely with aluminum foil to preserve heat and moisture.
- Slice chicken and serve warm, showcasing the tender, flavor-infused meat.
Notes
- The yogurt marinade tenderizes the chicken, creating a juicy and flavorful result that stays moist during grilling.
- For maximum flavor, marinate the chicken overnight in the refrigerator to let the herbs and spices deeply penetrate the meat.
- If you don’t have a grill, this chicken works beautifully roasted in a 425°F oven for 25-30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Swap Greek yogurt with dairy-free alternatives like coconut yogurt to make this recipe suitable for those avoiding dairy, ensuring the same tender texture and rich flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg