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Baked Zaatar Yogurt Chicken
Yogurt chicken is juicy and flavorful, thanks to a creamy, za’atar-spiced marinade. An easy-to-make recipe with so many ways to enjoy!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Marinate Time
8 hrs
Total Time
9 hrs
Servings: 4
Calories: 478 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 2 lbs (8) boneless chicken thighs or breasts skin on or off
Marinade
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp lemon juice + zest from lemon
- 2 cloves garlic crushed and chopped
- 2 tbsp zaatar seasoning
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (or Aleppo flakes)
Serving
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. In a bowl, whisk together all marinade ingredients.
- Place chicken into gallon size plastic food storage bag or large plastic container. Pour marinade over chicken pieces, close bag or cover container with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for minimum 30 minutes or up to overnight.
- Use cooking spray or olive oil to coat the inside of a baking dish. Shake excess marinade from chicken and place the pieces in a single layer into dish. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes or until golden brown and chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature (See Note 1).
- Garnish with chopped parsley. Serve with couscous and warm pita to soak up juices.
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Notes
- If boneless chicken breasts are very thick or weigh more than 6 ounces, slice them in half horizontally, place between sheets of plastic wrap, and use flat side of meat mallet to gently pound them to an even thickness.For best results, use an instant read thermometer. The chicken is cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Nutrition Information
Calories
478kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
17g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
169mg
(56%)
Sodium
736mg
(31%)
Potassium
484mg
(14%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
568IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
120mg
(12%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 478
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 478kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 169mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 736mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 484mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 568IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 12% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.