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Greek Yogurt Marinated Chicken

Tender, juicy boneless chicken thighs marinated in Greek yogurt, fresh dill, lemon, and garlic, then grilled to golden perfection.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinate Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 213
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs up to 10 thighs
  • 1 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 3 sprigs fresh dill up to 4 sprigs; or 1 tsp dried
  • 1 shallot minced
  • 3 tbsp garlic minced
  • 1 lemon juice and zest
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Paper towels
  • Grill or stovetop skillet
  • meat thermometer
  • cutting board

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and set aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, dill, minced shallot, minced garlic, lemon juice and zest, salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano. Stir until smooth.
  3. Add chicken thighs to the marinade and toss until every piece is thoroughly coated.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight (up to 24 hours) for best flavor.
  5. Preheat grill to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and lightly oil the grates.
  6. Grill marinated chicken thighs 8 to 10 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
  7. Transfer to a plate and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Stovetop: Cook in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes per side. Substitute fresh dill with fresh mint or parsley. Add 1 tsp cumin for extra depth.
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