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Try this chicken with Greek yogurt for a perfectly juicy piece of chicken with a tangy, seasoned crust.

Look no further than this epic recipe for marinated chicken with Greek yogurt. The lemon and garlic-infused flavor yields tender chicken breasts that pair great with everything!

Chicken Recipe with Greek Yogurt

From orange marinade to spicy marinade, I love using quick sauces to infuse chicken with tons of flavor. It’s a quick step you can make ahead to improve any chicken dinner.

Today’s recipe calls for marinating your chicken in Greek yogurt to tenderize the meat. While the marinade is discarded when the chicken is taken out to cook, the end result is a more tender, juicier piece of chicken that will make your mouth water with every bite.

Ingredients

To make the marinade for the chicken breasts, you’ll need plain Greek yogurt, garlic cloves, lemon, and seasonings: paprika, onion powder, oregano (or Italian seasoning), salt, and pepper.

How to Make this Juicy Yogurt Chicken

Here is how this easy chicken recipe comes together:

Pound or butterfly the chicken breasts to even the thickness and ensure even cooking.
Marinate the chicken breasts with yogurt, lemon, and seasonings for one hour or up to 24 hours.
Cook one side of the chicken for 5 to 7 minutes, then flip and cook until the internal temperature reaches 165F.
Allow it to rest for 5 minutes covered with foil before serving.

two plates with chicken breast, rice, and lime slices

Sides for This Greek Yogurt Chicken Recipe

The best part about this chicken recipe is that it literally pairs great with everything! From a simple side salad, a blueberry spinach salad, or coconut cauliflower rice, it’s the perfect protein for any night of the week.

Chicken with Greek Yogurt

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 20

Marinade time: 1

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 1 35

Try this chicken with Greek yogurt for a perfectly juicy piece of chicken with a tangy, seasoned crust.

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Watch how it’s made:

Ingredients

1 ½ lbs chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
4 garlic cloves, grated
½ lemon, juiced
2 teaspoons paprika
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon oregano or Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Oil for cooking

Instructions

Prep:

Place chicken breasts on a couple of paper towels and pat dry. Pound the thicker end to make the chicken breasts even, or butterfly the chicken breasts for even cooking.

Marinate:

In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients to make the yogurt marinade. Place the chicken breasts in the bowl and toss to coat all pieces with the yogurt.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for one hour, up to 24 hours.

Cook:

When ready to cook, remove the chicken bowl from the refrigerator for 15 minutes to remove the chill.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add oil and distribute it around the pan.
Using a fork, lift the chicken pieces out of the bowl, letting any of the yogurt mixture drip back into the bowl to be discarded.
Place chicken pieces in the pan, making sure not to overcrowd the pan, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes on the first side and an additional 5 to 7 minutes on the other side until the chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165F. If you butterflied the chicken, the cooking time will be about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
Remove the chicken from the pan onto a plate, cover them with foil or another plate to keep warm, and cook the remaining pieces if necessary, and serve with your favorite sides.