Description
Enjoy Irresistibly Flavorful Greek Yogurt Chicken. This recipe delivers tender and juicy chicken marinated in a creamy Greek yogurt sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb chicken breasts boneless and skinless
- 1 cup Greek yogurt plain
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper black
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well coated.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
- Heat your grill or oven to 400°F.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-8 minutes on each side or bake for 20-25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Slice the chicken and serve it warm with your choice of sides.
Notes
- Marinating the chicken longer enhances the flavor.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is fully cooked.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg