Description
Yogurt Marinated Chicken is a delightful dish that brings the flavors of the Mediterranean right to your kitchen. This recipe features juicy chicken breasts marinated in a creamy yogurt blend, infused with aromatic spices that create an irresistible flavor profile. Perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners, each bite promises to be succulent and satisfying. With minimal prep time and customizable ingredients, this dish will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 1 cup plain full-fat yogurt
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and olive oil until smooth.
- Add chicken breasts to the marinade and coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best results.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375°F) or oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Grill chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side or bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through and juices run clear.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 47g
- Cholesterol: 135mg