Yogurt Marinated Chicken
Yogurt marinated chicken is a simple recipe that's perfect for those busy weeknight dinners. Marinating the chicken in unsweetened coconut yogurt adds an extra level of flavor to the chicken while infusing it with garlic, spices and a zip of lemon. I love serving this recipe with a simple cucumber salad and garlic rice, but it's super versatile and can be pairs with so many things.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 312kcal
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast pounded to about 1-inch thickness
- 1 cup unsweetened plain coconut yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons coarse salt
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or z’atar
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prep. Preheat your oven to 400˚F and line a baking dish with foil or parchment paper. To ensure your chicken cooks evenly, make sure you pound the chicken breast to about 1-inch in thickness.
- Marinate the chicken. Combine the yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, salt and herbs together in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth. Add the chicken to the bowl and cover or transfer everything to a zip top bag.Allow the chicken to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- Cook the chicken. Remove chicken from the marinate and pat dry. Transfer to a baking dish and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165˚F.
Nutrition
Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 1431mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin C: 6mg