Yogurt-Marinated Chicken
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Yogurt-Marinated Chicken
Description
The Yogurt-Marinated Chicken recipe uses a marinade combining plain Greek yogurt with olive oil, red wine vinegar, finely chopped garlic, dried oregano, ground turmeric, kosher salt, and optional red pepper flakes. This blend coats the trimmed, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, which then marinate refrigerated for 1 to 8 hours to absorb flavors and tenderize. The chicken can be cooked on a grill, grill pan, or air fryer, grilled about 5 to 7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
The yogurt provides moisture and acidity to soften the meat, while turmeric adds subtle earthiness and color. Garlic and oregano give herbal and savory notes. Serving the chicken garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges adds brightness and a fresh finish.
This dish can be served as a main course with lemon for squeezing, suitable for casual or outdoor meals. The marinating step is key to developing flavor and tenderness, and the option to air fry offers convenience in cooking.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt plain, 1% fat
- 2 lbs chicken thigh 8 pieces total (fat trimmed, boneless, skinless
- 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
- parsley for serving, fresh chopped|wedges
- lemon for serving, fresh chopped|wedges
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 5 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric ground
- 1 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more for sprinkling)
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the yogurt, oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, turmeric, salt, and red pepper flakes.
- To air fry the chicken, cook 400F about 5 to 7 minutes on each side.
- Add the chicken and stir to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours.
- Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan to medium-low heat (a cast iron skillet works too). Oil the grates or grill pan and sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Grill the chicken about 5 to 7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through in the center of the thickest part of the chicken.
- Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 314 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2boneless thighs | |
| Calories | 314kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 11.5g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 215mg | 72% |
| Sodium | 584mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 1.5g | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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