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Yogurt Marinated Chicken

This **Yogurt Marinated Chicken** is **juicy, flavorful, and incredibly tender**, thanks to the magic of a **rich and tangy yogurt marinade**.
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Equipment

  • - Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • - Zip-top bag or shallow dish
  • - Grill, oven, or skillet

Ingredients
  

  • - 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • - 1 cup Greek yogurt plain, full-fat preferred
  • - 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • - 3 cloves garlic minced
  • - Juice of 1 lemon
  • - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • - 1 teaspoon salt
  • - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • - 1 teaspoon cumin
  • - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • - 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • - 1 teaspoon dried oregano or fresh chopped
  • - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for heat
  • - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish

Instructions
 

  • #### **Step 1: Prepare the Marinade**
  • In a **mixing bowl**, whisk together **Greek yogurt, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, zest, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, coriander, oregano, and red pepper flakes**.
  • #### **Step 2: Marinate the Chicken**
  • Place chicken in a **zip-top bag or shallow dish** and coat with the yogurt marinade.
  • Cover and refrigerate for **at least 2 hours** (or overnight for maximum flavor).
  • #### **Step 3: Cook the Chicken**
  • **Grill Method:**
  • Preheat grill to **medium-high heat (375-400°F)**.
  • Grill chicken for **5-6 minutes per side** until **charred and cooked through** (internal temp: **165°F**).
  • **Oven Method:**
  • Preheat oven to **400°F (200°C)**.
  • Place chicken on a **lined baking sheet** and bake for **20-25 minutes**, flipping halfway.
  • **Pan-Seared Method:**
  • Heat a skillet over **medium-high heat** with **1 tablespoon olive oil**.
  • Cook chicken for **5-7 minutes per side** until golden brown and fully cooked.
  • #### **Step 4: Serve & Enjoy**
  • Let chicken rest for **5 minutes** before slicing.
  • Garnish with **fresh parsley or cilantro** and serve with **rice, grilled veggies, or a fresh salad**.