Description
Baked Greek Yogurt Chicken is a flavorful and healthy dish that marries the tangy creaminess of Greek yogurt with juicy, tender chicken breasts. This simple yet impressive recipe is perfect for both busy weeknights and special occasions, delivering a taste of the Mediterranean right to your table. With a zesty marinade that infuses every bite, this dish pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables or a fresh salad, making it a complete meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400?F (200?C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Place chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish and coat them generously with the yogurt marinade. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Bake the chicken for 25-30 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165?F (75?C).
- For extra crispiness, broil for an additional few minutes at the end of cooking.
- Serve with any remaining marinade drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 140mg