Description
A flavorful and juicy Marinated Greek Yogurt Chicken recipe that is perfect for grilling. The chicken is marinated in a tangy Greek yogurt mixture and served with traditional Mediterranean accompaniments like tzatziki sauce and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
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Marinade:
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon shallots, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Chicken:
- 6–8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- kosher salt and ground black pepper
Serving:
- 2–4 pieces pita bread (or naan), cut into slices
- 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce
- Quick pickled onions
- 1/2 English cucumber, sliced
- Fresh mint or dill leaves
- Lemon slices
Instructions
- Make Marinade – In a medium bowl, combine the Greek Marinade Ingredients. Whisk to combine. Set aside.
- Prep Chicken – Place chicken on a plate and pat dry with clean paper towel. Season with kosher salt and ground black pepper. Set aside.
- Marinate Chicken – Place chicken thighs in a reusable silicone bag or glass container. Pour marinade over top and ensure chicken is fully coated. Cover and let marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Grill Chicken – Heat grill to medium-high heat (approx. 400 degrees F.). Place a piece of heavy-duty foil over top the grill grates (or your favorite grill mat) and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Place chicken on top over direct heat and let cook approx. 3-4 minutes per side or until the internal temperature at the thickest part reaches 160 degrees F. Transfer to a plate and let rest 5-10 minutes.
- Serve Chicken – Serve chicken with pita bread, crumbled feta cheese, tzatziki sauce, fresh mint or dill, English cucumber, quick pickled onions, and fresh lemon slices.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice over the grilled chicken before serving.
- Adjust the seasoning in the marinade to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with accompaniments
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Greek Yogurt Chicken, Grilled Chicken, Mediterranean Recipe, Tzatziki Sauce, Marinated Chicken
