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Yogurt Marinated Chicken

Yogurt Marinated Chicken

This tangy and garlicky Yogurt Marinated Chicken is full of warm spices and can be served several different ways!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinate Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Middle Eastern
Servings 4 servings
Calories 229.5 kcal

Equipment

  • Color Cutting Boards
  • chef's knife
  • Garlic Press
  • Nonstick Fry Pans

Ingredients
  

Marinade

  • ½ cup plain yogurt
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

Chicken

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.3 lbs.)
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Combine the yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, cinnamon, oregano, salt, nutmeg, and cloves in a bowl.
  • Slice the chicken breasts into two thinner pieces so they cook quickly and evenly in the skillet. If slicing is too difficult, you can cover the chicken breasts with plastic and use a rolling pin or mallet to pound the chicken into an even thickness (½-3/4 inch thick), then slice the breast across into two smaller portions.
  • Place the chicken in a shallow dish or zip-top bag and pour the yogurt marinade over top. Make sure all sides of the chicken are coated in yogurt, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
  • When you're ready to cook, heat ½ tablespoon cooking oil in a large skillet (preferably some sort of non-stick surface) over medium heat. Once hot, add two pieces of chicken and cook on each side until deeply browned. Transfer the cooked chicken to a clean cutting board and repeat with the rest of the cooking oil and second two pieces of chicken.
  • Let the chicken rest for five minutes, then slice and serve!

Notes

You can purchase thin-cut chicken breasts, chicken tender, or chicken thighs to avoid needing to slice or pound the breasts into thinner pieces. Make sure to use plain flavored yogurt, nothing sweetened or with flavors added. This recipe is also awesome with boneless, skinless chicken thighs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 229.5kcalCarbohydrates: 2.65gProtein: 34.35gFat: 8.38gSodium: 375.13mgFiber: 0.35g
Keyword chicken, dinner, Healthy, marinade, spices, Yogurt Marinated Chicken
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