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Greek Yogurt Marinated Chicken Thighs

Name: Greek Yogurt Marinated Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 pieces
Ingredients: 700g boneless chicken thighs; 200g plain Greek yogurt; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp dijon mustard; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp paprika

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Chicken thighs marinated in Greek yogurt before they go in the oven, which tenderizes the meat and leaves a mild tang without needing cream or much oil. Short ingredient list, and most of the time is hands-off.

Yogurt-based marinades tenderize faster than oil-based ones and won't break down the texture if you leave it in overnight.

Per serving (1 piece)

51g

Protein

395

Calories

Carbs

19g

Fat

4 pieces10 min (plus at least 30 minutes marinating)30 min

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbboneless chicken thighs
7 ozplain Greek yogurt
2 clovesgarlic, minced
1 tbsplemon juice
1 tbspdijon mustard
1/2 tspsalt
1/4 tspblack pepper
1 tsppaprika

Steps

1
Mix the Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, dijon mustard, salt, pepper and paprika together in a bowl until smooth.
2
Add the chicken thighs to the marinade and turn to coat every piece. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight.
3
Preheat the oven to 200C (400F) and arrange the chicken in a baking dish.
4
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned on top.
5
Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
6
Air fryer option: skip the marinating dish switch. Air fry the marinated thighs at 190C (375F) for 18 to 20 minutes, flipping halfway, until cooked through and lightly charred.