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cooked greek yogurt marinated chicken on a serving dish

Greek Yogurt Marinated Chicken Recipe

This Greek yogurt marinated chicken is unbelievably tender and juicy, with lemon and garlic goodness in every bite! Cooked in under an hour!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Servings 5
Calories 786 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 kg Chicken thigh fillets, skin on
  • 185 grams Greek yogurt (¾ cup)
  • 50 ml Lemon juice fresh
  • 50 ml Olive oil
  • 10 Garlic cloves adjust to taste
  • 1 Brown onion
  • 22.5 grams Salt
  • 4.5 grams Black pepper
  • 2 grams Oregano
  • 4.5 grams Sweet paprika

Instructions
 

  • In a blender, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, onion, and garlic. Blend until smooth.
  • Pour the mixture into a large bowl and add the salt, pepper, oregano, paprika, and Greek yogurt. Stir until fully combined.
  • Dip the the chicken thighs to the bowl, ensuring each piece is well coated.
  • Transfer the coated chicken to a baking dish to marinate (approx. 34 cm x 23 cm). Pour any remaining marinade over the chicken.
  • Cover and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight for the best flavours and tenderness. (See notes for shorter marination time)
  • Remove the chicken from the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before cooking.
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F) (fan-forced).
  • Bake uncovered for 60 minutes, or until golden and cooked through. (See notes below for browning and temperature tips.)
  • Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before serving.

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Notes

  1. Browning Tip: If baking with other dishes (like potatoes or rice), excess steam may slow down browning. To enhance colour, increase the oven temperature to 200°C (392°F) for the last 10 minutes, or broil (grill mode) for 2–3 minutes at the end.
  2. Internal Temperature: For perfectly cooked chicken, use a meat thermometer. The internal temperature should reach at least 75°C (167°F) before removing from the oven, but chicken thigh fillets can go up to 85–90°C and still remain juicy and tender.
  3. Make Ahead: Marinate the chicken the night before for a quick and easy weeknight meal. Simply take it out of the fridge, let it sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes, and then bake.
  4. Short on Time? If you don’t have time for a long marination, 30 minutes is still enough to infuse the chicken with beautiful flavours. It won’t be as tender, but it will still taste amazing!

Nutrition

Calories: 786kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 53gFat: 59gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 27gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 296mgSodium: 1992mgPotassium: 772mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 692IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 95mgIron: 3mg
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