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chicken in yogurt marinade
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Greek Yogurt Chicken Marinade

This greek yogurt chicken marinade takes something ordinary, greek yogurt, and uses it as a base for incredibly moist and flavorful chicken.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Homemade Sauces
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 357kcal
Author: Sarah Baumeister

Ingredients

  • ½ cup whole milk greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 lemons lemon juice and lemon zest
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. fresh ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp. dried thyme
  • ½ tsp. dried oregano
  • ½ tsp. dried basil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, add all ingredients and stir until combined.
  • Add chicken to bowl of marinade and cover with a lid or cling wrap.
  • Marinate chicken in the fridge for 2 hours.
  • Cook greek yogurt marinated chicken on the grill, in the air fryer, or in the oven, until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 187mg | Sodium: 663mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g