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Amelia Taylor

Yogurt Marinated Chicken

Imagine sinking your teeth into chicken so juicy and tender that it practically melts in your mouth. Ditch the dry, bland chicken and make this Yogurt Marinated Chicken. Loaded with flavour, this one is guaranteed to be a hit and will have you wondering why you prepared chicken any other way.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: dinnar, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½-2 lbs chicken cutlets I used 8 You can opt for other cuts of chicken such as thighs or breasts. Please note cooking times will vary.
  • Marinade:
  • 1/2 cup plain full fat greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 lemon juiced about 1/4 cup
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 5 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped fine
  • 1/2 tsp salt or more to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp coriander
  • 1/4 tsp cumin

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • grilling pan
  • baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Combine the chicken marinade ingredients in a large bowl and whisk together.
  2. Add the chicken to the bowl and toss to coat evenly.
  3. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour or up to 24 hours.
  4. Allow the chicken to come to room temperature before cooking, about 20 minutes.
  5. Pan fry:
  6. To a large frying pan, add 2-3 tbsp of olive oil and set to medium/high heat.
  7. Once hot, add the chicken and cook on each side for 2-3 minutes.
  8. Sammy's tip: try to not flip the chicken for the first couple of minutes to avoid it from sticking to the pan.
  9. Once the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160 °F remove it from the pan, cover with foil and allow it to rest for 5 minutes.
  10. The temperature will continue to rise as it rests.
  11. Garnish with salt, slice and serve.
  12. Air fry:
  13. Preheat your air fryer to 375 °F.
  14. Spray the basket with a cooking spray and add the chicken in an even layer.
  15. Cook for 7 minutes, flip and cook for another 7 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 °F.
  16. Each air fryer will vary in cooking times.
  17. Garnish with salt, slice and serve.
  18. Bake:
  19. Preheat your oven to 425 °F.
  20. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and add your chicken.
  21. Bake for 15-20 minutes (depending on the type of chicken you are using) or until the internal temperature reaches 165 °F.
  22. Garnish with salt, slice and serve.

Notes

Variations & Substitutions:
  • Kick up the heat: instead of cayenne pepper, opt for double the amount of chipotle powder.
  • Sweet twist: instead of honey, swap for double the amount of maple syrup.
  • Citrus swap: instead of lemon juice, opt for lime or apple cider vinegar.
Nutrition:
Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 217mg | Potassium: 269mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 154IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg