Description
A tender and juicy chicken dish marinated in yogurt and spices, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½–2 lbs chicken cutlets
- 1/2 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 lemon (juiced, about 1/4 cup)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 5 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped fine)
- 1/2 tsp salt (or more to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp coriander
- 1/4 tsp cumin
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, honey, lemon juice and zest, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, paprika, onion powder, oregano, basil, cayenne pepper, coriander, and cumin. Whisk until well combined.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add chicken cutlets to the marinade, tossing until evenly coated.
- Refrigerate the Chicken: Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, preferably up to 24 hours.
- Prepare for Cooking: Let marinated chicken come to room temperature for about 20 minutes before cooking.
- Cooking Options: Pan Fry: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through. Air Fry: Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and cook for 10-12 minutes. Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes.
Notes
Marinade the chicken overnight for deeper flavor. Adjust cayenne pepper for desired spice level.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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