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Greek Yogurt Lemon Baked Chicken
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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 265 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
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
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)
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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
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.