Description
Tender and flavorful chicken marinated in creamy Greek yogurt, garlic, and herbs, then grilled or baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken in a resealable bag, pour marinade over it, seal bag, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Preheat Your Grill or Oven: Preheat grill to medium-high or oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook the Chicken: Grill chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or bake for 20-25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Rest Before Serving: Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve: Serve sliced chicken with your favorite sides.
Notes
For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the marinade. Ensure chicken is well-coated for best flavor absorption.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken, marinated, Greek yogurt, grilling, Mediterranean