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Creamy Baked Greek Yogurt Chicken with Herbs

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A simple, wholesome baked chicken recipe featuring tender chicken breasts marinated in a creamy, tangy Greek yogurt sauce with fresh herbs. Perfect for quick, healthy, and flavorful weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs / 680 g)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tbsp fresh oregano
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt to taste (preferably kosher salt)
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Optional: 1 tsp smoked paprika or a pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Pat dry the chicken breasts with paper towels to remove excess moisture (approx. 5 minutes).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, minced garlic, chopped parsley, oregano, thyme, lemon juice, salt (1 tsp), pepper (½ tsp), and smoked paprika or red pepper flakes if using. Whisk until smooth and well-blended.
  3. Coat each chicken breast thoroughly with the yogurt mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to 2 hours (minimum 15 minutes if short on time) to tenderize and infuse flavor.
  4. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  5. Place the marinated chicken breasts in a single layer in a medium-sized (9×13 inch) oven-safe baking dish. Spoon any leftover marinade over the top.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the yogurt thickens and lightly browns.
  7. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.

Notes

Keep oven temperature moderate (375°F) to prevent yogurt from curdling. Marinating is key for tender, flavorful chicken; even 15 minutes helps. Use fresh herbs for best flavor, or reduce dried herbs by half. Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking. Leftovers store well in fridge up to 3 days and freeze up to 1 month.

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