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Yogurt marinated chicken thighs on a white plate with sliced lemons.
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Yogurt Marinated Chicken Thighs

These yogurt marinated chicken thighs are easy to make, bursting with flavor and perfect for meal prep.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Chicken, Meal prep
Servings: 4 people
Author: August DeWindt

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Bone in skin on chicken thighs
  • ¾ c greek yogurt
  • ¼ c olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Turmeric powdered, ground
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
  • ½ tsp Paprika
  • 1 tbsp Dill chopped
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • ½ tbps olive oil

Instructions

  • Mix together the yogurt, turmeric, olive oil, pepper, garlic and lemon juice. Place the chicken thighs in a ziploc bag or a bowl and pour the marinade over. Let marinate for at least 1 hour and up to overnight.
  • When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Add the chicken to a baking dish. You don’t have to shake off the excess marinate.
  • In a small bowl or ramekin, mix together the red pepper flakes, paprika, salt, dill and honey. Brush the chicken with this mixture.
  • Bake the chicken for 50 minutes. The top should be golden brown and the internal temperature at 165 degrees.
  • Serve with your favorite sides and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 487kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 189mg | Sodium: 182mg | Potassium: 482mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 326IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg