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Greek Yogurt Chicken Marinade

By: Julia Pacheco
Greek Yogurt Chicken Marinade uses creamy yogurt, lemon, and herbs to tenderize chicken while adding bright, tangy flavor.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients 

  • 1 ½ lbs chicken breast
  • ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
  • ⅔ cup whole milk greek yogurt
  • 1 tbs minced garlic
  • 1 tbs minced ginger
  • 3 tbs olive oil
  • 3 tbs lemon juice
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp cayenne
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper

Instructions 

  • Add all of the ingredients except the chicken into a medium bowl whisk to combine the marinade. Add chicken into the bowl (or place everything into a large ziplock bag) make sure the chicken is coated well in the marinade. Refrigerate for 2-24 hours.
  • Bake on 425 for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked. (You can also grill the chicken)

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 793mg | Potassium: 742mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 427IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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About Julia Pacheco

Hello, I’m Julia Pacheco, and I’m so glad you’re here! I’m a published cookbook author with a passion for creating delicious, budget-friendly meals. My blog focuses on recipes that are accessible and enjoyable, because I truly believe in the power of food to heal, inspire, and bring people together. From early lessons in the kitchen with my mom to navigating life on WIC and food stamps, I’ve learned the value of making every meal count. Cooking has been my creative outlet, a way to connect with others, and it even helped me land my dream job.

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2 Comments

  1. Eden says:

    We made this one this weekend (had to bake it instead of grilling because of rain), and it was delicious!!

    Reply
  2. Natalie Wms. says:

    Thank you for the tricks & tips. I love this way of eating

    Reply