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Yogurt marinated chicken

Yogurt Marinated Chicken

This chicken is amazing, the yogurt marinade keeps the chicken super moist and the combination of lemon and seasoning really take it to the next level.
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Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lemon juice of lemon
  • 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup Plain Greek Yogurt or plain yogurt
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons Mediterranean spiced sea salt or use oregano and sea salt
  • 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, tenders, or thighs work great

Instructions

  • In a bowl (or in a zip lock bag), combine the lemon juice, olive oil, yogurt and Mediterranean spiced sea salt. Add in chicken. Put in refrigerator
  • Let marinate for 20 minutes, or up to 24 hours
  • Stovetop: heat a large skillet over high heat for 1 minute, then add the chicken, gently shaking off any excess marinade as you put it in the pan. Discard remaining marinade. Cook for 5 minutes, flip and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165
    Grill: heat grill to medium-high. Grill 7-10 minutes per side, for a total of 14-20 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165
    Oven: Preheat oven to 400. Place chicken on a nonstick baking sheet, bake for 20 minutes or until temperature reaches 165
    Yogurt marinated chicken

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