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Greek Yogurt Chicken Recipe | Grill, Bake, or Air Fry

Name: Greek Yogurt Chicken Recipe | Grill, Bake, or Air Fry
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 lb Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, tenders, or thighs; 1 cup Plain yogurt (full fat); ¼ cups Olive oil; ¼ cups Lemon juice (fresh); 3 Garlic cloves, minced; 2 tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Dried oregano; 1 tsp Paprika; 1 tsp Ground cumin; ~½ tsp Black pepper; ~¼ tsp Crushed red pepper flakes; 1 Mustard; 2 tsp Tomato paste

⏱ 40 min

Tender and juicy chicken marinated in Greek yogurt with bright flavors from lemon, garlic, and Mediterranean herbs. Cook in the oven, on the grill, or in an air fryer, and serve with fresh vegetables, pita bread, or rice.

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Adapted from a video by Dimitra's Dishes

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Ingredients

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, tenders, or thighs2 lb
Plain yogurt (full fat)1 cup
Olive oil¼ cups
Lemon juice (fresh)¼ cups
Garlic cloves, minced3
Salt2 tsp
Dried oregano1 tbsp
Paprika1 tsp
Ground cumin1 tsp
Black pepper

Steps

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1
Slice the chicken breasts into long, even strips. Optionally, pound gently with a meat mallet to tenderize further, but you can skip this if time is limited.
2
Place the chicken in a large baking pan or sheet that is safe for oven use.
3
In a large bowl, whisk together all the marinade ingredients: yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, oregano, paprika, cumin, red pepper flakes, mustard, tomato paste, and garlic. Mix until smooth.
4
Pour the marinade over the chicken and toss well to coat all sides evenly. Cover with plastic wrap and let it marinate at room temperature for about 30 minutes, or refrigerate for up to 8 hours for maximum flavor.
5
Before cooking, remove the chicken from the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature.
6
For baking: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the chicken on the baking tray and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Then broil for 2 to 3 minutes for extra color.
7
For air frying: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 1 to 2 minutes. Lightly grease the basket, arrange the chicken, and air fry for about 15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
8
Serve hot with warm pita bread to make chicken gyros, or alongside rice pilaf, salad, or grilled vegetables. Top with tzatziki sauce, feta cheese, olives, and fresh vegetable slices.

Greek Yogurt Chicken Recipe | Grill, Bake, or Air Fry

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