Greek Lemon Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients

15m
Prep Time

10m
Cook Time

25m
Ready In

Recipe: #44007

January 05, 2025

Categories: Chicken, Lemon, Greek, Yogurt, Boneless Pieces, more

recipe by:
JostLori

"Found this recipe on a Facebook post. Sounds great! TIME DOES NOT INCLUDE MARINATING TIME OF 30 minutes (minimum) to overnight (best)."

Original is 4 servings

Metric US

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Nutritional

Serving Size: 1 (178.7 g)
Calories 371
Total Fat - 18.7 g
Saturated Fat - 3.3 g
Cholesterol - 119.5 mg
Sodium - 690.7 mg
Total Carbohydrate - 3.7 g
Dietary Fiber - 0.7 g
Sugars - 0.7 g
Protein - 45.1 g
Calcium - 56.6 mg
Iron - 2.2 mg
Vitamin C - 5.1 mg
Thiamin - 0.1 mg

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, chopped garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, black pepper, Greek seasoning, and Greek yogurt. Mix well to create a creamy marinade.

Step 2

Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken, making sure each piece is well-coated. Seal and refrigerate. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or ideally, overnight for maximum flavor infusion.

Step 3

When ready to cook, remove the chicken from the refrigerator, and let it sit at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes. This helps the chicken cook more evenly. Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Add a drizzle of olive oil to the hot pan. Add the chicken breast in a single layer. Sear the chicken on one side for about 4-5 minutes, or until a golden-brown crust forms. Flip the chicken breasts and sear the other side for an additional 4-5 minutes. Discard the marinade.

Step 5

Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken breasts. They should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) to ensure they are fully cooked and safe to eat. If needed, cover the pan with a lid or foil to help the chicken cook through while maintaining moisture.

Step 6

Remove chicken from the pan, and let it rest for a few minutes, allowing the juices to redistribute throughout, keeping it juicy.

Step 7

Slice and arrange on a serving platter. If desired, make a bit more of the yogurt marinade to use as a sauce for dipping. DO NOT USE THE MARINADE USED TO MARINATE THE CHICKEN!