0 0 Published Aug 21, 2024 When serving this chicken for dinner we typically pair it with a side of rice or quinoa and cooked veggies or a side salad like these sautéed green beans or cucumber tomato salad. But lately, I’ve been meal prepping this chicken to serve over salads for lunch. My go-to’s are this greek salad, mediterranean orzo salad and grilled chicken salad.
Why You’ll Love This Chicken
Tender and Juicy – No dry chicken over here! The Greek yogurt marinade makes the chicken incredibly moist and tender. Each bite is perfectly cooked and juicy. Flavorful – With lemon juice, garlic and oregano, this marinade packs a flavor punch! Easy – This marinade is super simple to whip up! I bet you already have most of the ingredients in your kitchen right now. Versatile – Serve this chicken for dinner with a side salad or veggies (like this easy spinach salad or sautéed vegetables). It would also be delicious served with pita bread and tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients Needed
chicken thighs – I love using boneless, skinless chicken thighs for this recipe! But, you can use breasts, tenders or thighs, bone-in or boneless, skin-on or skinless — whatever you prefer or have on hand will work. plain Greek yogurt – the star of our marinade! Greek yogurt helps tenderize the chicken by slowly breaking down the proteins and giving us a perfectly juicy chicken thigh. I suggest using plain, full-fat Greek yogurt for the best results. extra virgin olive oil – a touch of olive oil keeps the chicken moist and adds richness. lemon juice and zest – the lemon brings a bright, fresh flavor to the marinade. You’ll need both the juice and the zest for an extra burst of citrus. garlic – gives the marinade plenty of great flavor! onion powder – just like the garlic, this will bring more flavor. I suggest using only 1/2 teaspoon of powder as it won’t overpower any other ingredients.
Find the full ingredient list with measurements in the recipe card below.
How to Make Yogurt Marinated Chicken
What to Serve With Yogurt Marinated Chicken
This is such a great recipe because it pairs with so many different sides! I love serving it with a grain and a veggie but feel free to get creative! Here are some ideas:
Grains: Brown rice, quinoa or cauliflower rice. Salad: This chicken would taste great paired with just about any salad, but these are some of my faves: roasted tomato salad, farro salad or easy kale salad. Veggies: We love pairing this chicken with veggies like roasted broccoli, roasted carrots, air fryer zucchini or air fryer vegetables. In a bowl: Add this marinated chicken to this mediterranean quinoa bowl. It’ll pair so well with all the mediterranean flavors! In a wrap: Wrap up slices of this chicken and add it to your favorite tortilla or pita bread with fresh veggies and tzatziki sauce. With pasta: Serve this grilled chicken with your favorite pasta! It would be delicious added to this pasta primavera.
How to Store
In the fridge: Store any leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. This makes it easy to add to salads, wraps, or enjoy as a quick protein option for meals. In the freezer: I would only freeze the chicken if you’re starting with raw, not previously frozen chicken. I wouldn’t defrost frozen chicken and then freeze it again. To freeze, place in a freezer-safe container and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating. To reheat: Reheat chicken in the air fryer or on the stovetop in a skillet for the best results. You can also reheat the chicken in the microwave, but it’ll lose some of its crispness.
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