Yogurt Marinated Chicken – Tender, Juicy, and Packed with Flavor
This Yogurt Marinated Chicken is tender, flavorful, and easy to make. A simple yogurt, garlic, and spice marinade transforms basic chicken into a juicy, grilled or oven-baked meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
-
1½–2 lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts
-
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
-
4 garlic cloves, minced
-
2 tbsp lemon juice
-
2 tbsp olive oil
-
1 tsp smoked paprika
-
1 tsp ground cumin
-
1 tsp dried oregano
-
1 tsp salt
-
1 tsp black pepper
-
Optional: ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
-
In a bowl, mix yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, oil, spices, salt, and pepper.
-
Add chicken and coat well. Cover and marinate in fridge for 2–24 hours.
-
Cook using grill, oven, skillet, or air fryer until chicken reaches 165°F.
-
Let rest 5 minutes. Serve with rice, salad, or flatbread.