Description
A flavorful and tender chicken dish marinated in creamy Greek yogurt and aromatic herbs, perfect for grilling or roasting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until blended.
- Add the chicken to the marinade, ensuring it is thoroughly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat your grill or oven to 350°F.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting excess drip off. Grill for 6-7 minutes on each side until internal temperature reaches 165°F, or roast on a lined baking sheet for about 25-30 minutes.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve with a salad or grilled vegetables, adding tzatziki or feta cheese if desired.
Notes
For a similar tenderizing effect, you can substitute Greek yogurt with buttermilk. Don’t skip marination time for the best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- 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: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: grilled chicken, yogurt marinated chicken, easy chicken recipe, Mediterranean chicken, summer grilling