Greek Yogurt Chicken

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Marinated chicken with yogurt, garlic and greek spices make for a tangy chicken main course. Serve with a greek salad and it's a meal.

50 minutes Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 40 minutes

40 calories per serving view nutrition facts

4 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1	cup	yogurt, plain	plain low-fat
1	tablespoon	lemon zest	finely grated peel of a lemon
1 1/2	tablespoons	lemon juice
2	tablespoons	oregano	finely chopped, fresh
2	tablespoons	parsley leaves	chopped finely, fresh
1	clove	garlic	peeled and forced through a press
1/4	teaspoon	salt
1/8	teaspoon	black pepper	freshly ground or to taste
4	whole	chicken breasts	halves on the bone, skin removed

Directions

1. Combine the yogurt, lemon peel and juice, oregano, parsley, garlic, salt and pepper.

2. Put the chicken into a dish and spread about 1/4 cup of the yogurt sauce over the chicken. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate several hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate the remaining yogurt sauce.

3. Place the chicken on a rack in a baking pan and bake in a preheated 375 degree F oven 30 minutes. Turn the oven to broil and continue cooking about 5 minutes, until the chicken is browned on top and cooked through.

4. Spoon the yogurt sauce over the chicken and serve.

Reviews

This is an awesome recipe! Served it to a Greek friend and he and his wife loved it! Tangy and tasty! God is good! John 3:16.
over 4 years ago by jjfawks

1 comment

1. 27 days ago

In the oven now. I substituted chive for parsley based on what I had on hand, I understand the flavor will be quite different. Personally I find 2 tbsp of oregano to be a bit much.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 71g

Amount per Serving

Calories 40 45% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.0g	3%
Saturated Fat 1.0g	6%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 8mg	3%
Sodium 177mg	7%
Total Carbohydrate 4.0g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g	1%
Sugars 3.0g
Protein 2.0g	5%