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Baked Greek Yogurt Chicken

🇬🇷 Greece

Servings: 4 Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 45 minutes Total: 9 hours (includes marinating)

Ingredients

  • 1.5-2 lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 3 tbsp fresh oregano leaves, chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice, plus zest from lemon
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Steps

  1. Whisk together all marinade ingredients in a bowl.
  2. Place chicken in a large plastic bag or container and pour marinade over it.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to overnight.
  4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  5. Grease a baking dish with oil or cooking spray.
  6. Shake excess marinade off chicken and arrange pieces in a single layer in the dish.
  7. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  8. Serve with couscous and warm pita.

Source: silkroadrecipes.com