Baked Greek Yogurt Chicken
A flavorful and succulent chicken dish marinated in Greek yogurt with garlic, lemon, and oregano, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix together Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Coat each chicken breast thoroughly in the marinade.
- Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes—up to overnight for best results.
- Bake the marinated chicken in a baking dish for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Rest the chicken for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For a crispy coating, broil the chicken for the last 2-3 minutes, keeping a close watch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg