This chicken deserved it’s own post because It’s one of my favorite ways to bake chicken breasts and it’s great to use on sandwiches and salads alike. I’ll get a better picture next time I make it…. and think of it.
Greek yogurt as a marinade has been around for a long time and commonly used in Mediterranean cuisine. I think it’s a really excellent way to get juicy chicken. Of course, you want to add in some seasoning. Usually I will use paprika, jarred garlic, oregano, parsley, garlic powder, salt and pepper. There really isn’t a need to measure things out, just use enough yogurt to generously coat the chicken and be generous with the seasoning as well. Most people under season. This time I omitted the paprika but feel free to add it in! All you need to do is add all the ingredients to a galleon size ziplock bag then mush it together and let it marinade a few hours or over night. I have even stuck this chicken in the freezer and thawed to use later.
Baking time really varies when it comes to chicken breast. Most will suggest about 15-18 minutes but most chicken breasts that I buy are nice and thick and can take up to 25 or even 30 minutes to reach the desired internal temperature of 165 degrees. I usually check at around 20 minutes, a bit sooner if thin cut meat. Every kitchen needs a good meet thermometer so invest in one if you haven’t already, they are generally inexpensive.
This chicken can be served over a green salad, in a Mediterranean salad or as a chicken sandwich with ciabatta bread (as seen in this blog post profile picture).
Here is the video of the recipe!
Mediterranean Baked Chicken
Ingredients
Instructions
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Add the chicken breast to a galleon Ziplock bag.
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Spoon in about 3 large spoonfuls of Greek yogurt, more as needed to generously coat all the chicken.
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Add about 1 tsp jarred garlic and a bit of garlic powder.
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Use about a tbsp of oregano and parsley or to taste.
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Drizzle in some olive oil and juice of 1/2 lemon.
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Add a large pinch of kosher salt and pepper to taste.
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Close the bag and move the chicken around so it's well coated in mixture. Let is sit in the fridge for a few hours or overnight.
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Preheat your oven to 450 degrees.
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Set your chicken on a baking sheet.
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Bake for 15-30 minutes or until 165 internal temperature.
Cooking time depends on the size of your chicken. Thick breasts will cook for longer. -
Let the chicken sit for a few minutes before serving or slicing.