Middle Eastern Yogurt Chicken

Name: Middle Eastern Yogurt Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 cup plain yogurt; 1 green onion, sliced; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano; 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon paprika; 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper; 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste; 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 1 sprig spearmint, chopped

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This Middle Eastern yogurt chicken recipe looks like a lot of ingredients, but it is very simple and quick to prepare. You can prepare the marinade the night before to let the chicken absorb more flavors.

Submitted by l miller

Updated on February 11, 2025

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Additional Time:

1 hr

Total Time:

1 hr 40 mins

Servings:

6

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Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

1 cup plain yogurt
1 green onion, sliced
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon paprika
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 sprig spearmint, chopped

Directions

Whisk yogurt, green onion, olive oil, vinegar, oregano, cumin, salt, paprika, black pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add chicken breasts; toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; marinate in the refrigerator 1 hour to overnight.
Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Grease a shallow baking dish.
Remove chicken from marinade and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade. Place chicken in the prepared baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in centers and the juices run clear, about 25 minutes, turning occasionally. An instant-read thermometer inserted into centers should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Garnish with mint before serving.

Cook's Note:

Chicken broth or water may be added to deglaze the dish after chicken is removed; juices may be thickened with corn or potato starch and served over rice.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

181	Calories
6g	Fat
4g	Carbs
27g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 181
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g	8%
Saturated Fat 2g	8%
Cholesterol 70mg	23%
Sodium 476mg	21%
Total Carbohydrate 4g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 27g	54%
Vitamin C 2mg	2%
Calcium 99mg	8%
Iron 1mg	8%
Potassium 326mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Middle Eastern Yogurt Chicken

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