Description
Craving an easy dinner that still feels fresh, juicy, and full of flavor? This Baked Greek Yogurt Chicken is a creamy, herb-packed chicken dish that turns simple ingredients into a satisfying meal. It is perfect for a quick breakfast protein prep, easy dinner, healthy snack plate, meal prep lunch, and all kinds of food ideas when you need a dependable easy recipe with bright lemon, garlic, and Greek-inspired flavor.
Ingredients
2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly grease a baking dish.
2. In a medium bowl, stir together the Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
3. Add the chicken breasts and coat them thoroughly in the marinade.
4. Let the chicken sit in the marinade for 20 to 30 minutes if time allows.
5. Arrange the chicken in the baking dish in a single layer and spoon extra marinade over the top.
6. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
7. Rest the chicken for 5 minutes before serving.
8. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Use full-fat Greek yogurt for the richest texture and best coating.
Check the chicken with a meat thermometer so it stays juicy and does not overcook.
A short resting time after baking helps the juices settle back into the chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Greek-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken portion
- Calories: 248
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 82mg