Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 ½ cups greek yogurt plain
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, cumin, and onion powder until smooth.
- Add the chicken and ensure it is evenly coated with the marinade.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (up to 24 hours for enhanced flavor).
- Remove chicken from the marinade when ready to cook and let excess drip off. Discard remaining marinade.
Notes
Marinating for a longer time enhances the flavor and tenderness of the chicken.
This dish pairs well with salads or grilled vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.