Lemon Garlic Greek Yogurt Marinated Chicken
Marinating chicken in Greek yogurt results in chicken that is juicy, tender and full of flavor. Whether you use chicken breast, chicken thighs or bone-in chicken this versatile greek yogurt marinade for chicken is perfect for dinner or meal prep. Discover the best recipe for Lemon Garlic Greek Marinated Chicken.
Equipment
- Gallon Ziptop bag
Ingredients
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs or 1 whole chicken, spatchcocked or quartered
Instructions
- In a large bowl add Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper. Stir together until the marinade is fully combined.
- Add the chicken to the marinade, tossing to ensure the chicken is fully coated.Cover or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes or up to 24 hours.
To Bake the Chicken
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place chicken on a baking sheet and roast chicken to an internal temperature of 165 degrees; about 20 minutes for boneless, skinless chicken breast or 40-45 minutes for bone-in quartered or spatchcocked chicken.
To Grill the Chicken
- Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium heat. For boneless chicken breasts or chicken thighs grill 7 minutes on each side. For bone-in chicken grill for 20 minutes on each side. Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving as desired.
Notes
This marinade is an all purpose chicken marinade and can be used for both bone in chicken or boneless skinless chicken.
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