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Greek Yogurt Marinated Chicken Thighs

Say goodbye to dry, boring chicken—this Greek Yogurt Marinated Chicken is here to shake up your dinner routine. Made with simple ingredients like garlic, lemon juice, and Greek yogurt, this easy marinade adds bold, zesty flavour while keeping the chicken thighs incredibly juicy.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Marinating Time1 hour
Total Time2 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Greek
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie
Keyword: Chicken, Chicken Thighs, Garlic lemon Aioli, Greek Yogurt
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 375kcal
Author: Alisa Infanti

Ingredients

  • 3 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 12 chicken thighs)
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated or finely minced
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp dried oregano

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F. Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel and poke the chicken all over with a fork.
  • In a medium bowl, add all of the ingredients for the marinade but the chicken to a bowl and mix the ingredients with a spoon to combine.
  • Add the chicken to a casserole dish or baking dish with a lip. Pour the marinade over the chicken. Use the fork to spread the marinade all over the chicken and also to flip the chicken around so that the marinade covers the chicken thighs on all sides.
  • Bake for 45-60 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. I use a meat thermometer test, or you can cut one of the chicken thighs in half to make sure it is no longer pink inside. Serve hot.

Notes

Storage:
Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the chicken and the marinade together for an easy meal prep idea for up to 3 months. Thaw and bake.
Ingredient Notes:
  • Be sure to use Greek yogurt and not regular yogurt that is more watery.
  • Bone-in chicken thighs or breast can be used but more cooking time will be needed.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 217mg | Sodium: 796mg | Potassium: 629mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 233IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 2mg