Greek Yogurt Marinated Chicken

Name: Greek Yogurt Marinated Chicken
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 58 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1.25 kg bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks; 6 clove garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp white wine vinegar; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 3/4 cup Greek yogurt; 1 1/2 tbsp dried oregano; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or tzatziki; 2 tbsp fresh oregano leaves

This Greek yogurt marinated chicken bakes up juicy, golden, and deeply flavorful with lemon, garlic, oregano, and olive oil. Serve it with tzatziki, fresh oregano, and a simple salad for an easy Mediterranean-style dinner.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time8 Mins

Cook Time50 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks
1.3 kg
garlic cloves, minced
6 clove
white wine vinegar
2 tbsp
lemon juice
0.5 cup
extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp
Greek yogurt
0.8 cup
dried oregano
0.5 tbsp
salt
1 tsp
black pepper
0.5 tsp
plain Greek yogurt or tzatziki
0.5 cup
fresh oregano leaves
2 tbsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, garlic, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until smooth.

Add the chicken thighs and drumsticks, turning each piece until well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or ideally overnight for the best flavor.

Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F. Line a baking tray with foil for easier cleanup, then set a wire rack on top if you have one.

Arrange the chicken skin-side up on the rack or tray. Reserve a little marinade for one mid-bake baste, then discard any remaining raw marinade afterward.

Bake the chicken for 30 minutes, keeping the pieces skin-side up so the tops can brown.

Remove the tray from the oven and brush the chicken with the reserved marinade. Do not turn the chicken over.