Description
This Yogurt Marinated Chicken recipe is a flavorful and juicy dish perfect for any occasion. The chicken is marinated in a tangy yogurt mixture with a blend of herbs and spices, then cooked to perfection. Whether you pan-fry, air fry, or bake it, this dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 1 1/2-2 lbs chicken cutlets (thighs or breasts)
Marinade:
- 1/2 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 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
Instructions
- Marinade: Combine all marinade ingredients in a bowl and whisk.
- Marinating: Toss chicken in marinade, cover, and refrigerate for 1-24 hours.
- Pan Fry: Cook chicken in olive oil on medium/high heat for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Air Fry: Cook chicken in preheated air fryer at 375 °F for 14 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Bake: Bake chicken at 425 °F for 15-20 minutes or until internal temp reaches 165 °F.
- Rest & Serve: Rest cooked chicken for 5 minutes, then slice and garnish with salt.
Notes
- Kick up the heat: Use chipotle powder for extra spice.
- Sweet twist: Substitute maple syrup for honey.
- Citrus swap: Try lime or apple cider vinegar instead of lemon juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
