Greek Yogurt Lemon Baked Chicken

Name: Greek Yogurt Lemon Baked Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1 tsp. kosher salt; freshly ground black pepper; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup plain greek yogurt; 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice; 2 Tbsp. olive oil; 1/2 tsp. thyme; 1/2 tsp. garlic powder; 1/2 tsp. onion powder; 3 Tbsp. panko breadcrumbs

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings
4 people
Calories
265 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Greek Yogurt Lemon Baked Chicken

Ulric Williams

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This Greek Yogurt Lemon Baked Chicken is a moist, juicy and bursting with flavor. Pair with rice pilaf and a vegetable for a complete meal. It's an easy weeknight dinner!

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Ingredients

Servings

3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp. kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup plain greek yogurt
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. onion powder
3 Tbsp. panko breadcrumbs

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Instructions

Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper in a large bowl. Then add in the yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil and thyme, garlic and onion powder.
Mix well and then cover with plastic wrap and let the chicken marinate in the fridge for 4-6 hours, or overnight.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat the bottom of a baking dish with olive oil and place chicken down in baking dish.
Sprinkle Panko breadcrumbs on top of chicken and you can also top each chicken breast with a lemon slice if you prefer prior to baking for a little extra lemon flavor.
Bake for 40-45 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Allow chicken to rest 5-10 minutes before cutting.
Serve warm with your favorite veggies and rice pilaf. (Serve with a sauce if desired, see notes)

Notes

If in a rush, marinate for a minimum of 3 hours.
Recipe can also be made with chicken thighs, wings and drumsticks!
I've found 375°F to be the perfect temperature for juicy baked chicken. If you have thicker chicken breasts, I would recommend 400°F. A low oven temperature may lead to a long bake time and dry chicken so I wouldn't go any lower than those temps.
Season the chicken generously and don't be afraid to add a few extra glugs of olive oil. Use plenty of salt and feel free to add any extra fresh seasonings like rosemary or oregano.
Be sure to use an oven safe baking dish. Anything works really - a baking sheet, an oven safe casserole dish, or a cast iron skillet.
Once the chicken is done, allow the chicken to rest 5-10 minutes. This will lock in all those yummy juices.
Make a sauce for the chicken if you want something to dip in or spoon over. I love mixing yogurt with lemon juice, chives, honey, salt, pepper and olive oil!

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving (chicken only) Calories 265kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 58mg (19%) Sodium 682mg (28%) Potassium 392mg (11%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 89IU (2%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 106mg (11%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 265 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1serving (chicken only)
Calories	265kcal	13%
Carbohydrates	14g	5%
Protein	26g	52%
Fat	11g	17%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	6g	30%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	58mg	19%
Sodium	682mg	28%
Potassium	392mg	8%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	89IU	2%
Vitamin C	11mg	12%
Calcium	106mg	11%
Iron	1mg	6%