Baked Greek Yogurt Chicken
A comforting baked chicken dish marinated in Greek yogurt, lemon, and garlic for maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix together Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Coat the chicken breasts thoroughly in the yogurt marinade and let them sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Place the marinated chicken in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For additional flavor, consider adding a splash of balsamic vinegar to the marinade. Ensure chicken breasts are even in thickness for steady cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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