Easy Yogurt-Marinated Chicken Thighs
Juicy, flavorful yogurt-marinated chicken thighs baked to perfection. Easy to prep, great for weeknights, meal prep, or feeding a crowd.
Equipment
- oven safe baking dish
Ingredients
- 10 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder to taste
- ½ teaspoon paprika to taste
- 1½ tablespoons Italian seasoning
- ⅓ cup no-salt chicken broth or water
Instructions
- Add the chicken to a large bowl. Mix in the olive oil, yogurt, salt, garlic, paprika, and Italian seasoning until well combined.10 boneless skinless chicken thighs, 5 tablespoons olive oil, ½ cup Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, 1½ tablespoons Italian seasoning
- You can bake right away or marinate overnight in the fridge for deeper flavor.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Transfer the chicken (and all the marinade) into an oven-safe baking dish. It’s okay if the pieces touch—just don’t stack them.
- Pour the broth or water into the bottom of the pan.⅓ cup no-salt chicken broth
- Bake uncovered for 45–60 minutes. Baking time may vary, depending on the size of the thighs. You’ll know they’re done when the juices run clear and the internal temp hits 165°F (74°C).
- Optional: Broil for 1–2 minutes to crisp the top. Watch it closely!
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Notes
Note: If using salted broth, go easy on the added salt.
Nutrition
Calories: 205kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 23gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 802mgPotassium: 305mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 90IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg
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