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Best Tasting Greek Chicken

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There are people that I know who are always looking for the Best Tasting Greek Chicken.

This recipe for Greek Chicken is a good one.

Best Tasting Greek Chicken

Best Tasting Greek Chicken.

This is an easy recipe with simple ingredients.
I like how simple the ingredients are in this recipe.

Did you try my recipe for Easiest Greek Chicken?

That is a similar recipe that also features chicken prepared in a Greek kind of way.
However, this recipe for Greek chicken has Greek yogurt which really gives it a whole different kind of taste.

Do you want to learn more about the Mediterranean Diet?
Find out how to follow the Mediterranean Diet here.

You may be wondering does Greek yogurt tenderize chicken.

As I mentioned a moment ago, this recipe for Greek chicken does include Greek yogurt.
Greek yogurt does offer more than flavor and texture to this chicken recipe.

There is a benefit that Greek yogurt adds to this recipe in addition to flavor and texture.

Greek yogurt is a more mild acid than vinegar or a citrus juice such as lemon juice. As a result, the tenderizing of the chicken is more mild and that helps us keep the chicken tender after cooking, rather than turning into well…’rubber’.

I often get asked, how do you properly cook chicken.

Personally, I look at properly cooked chicken as a combination of what you are looking for as a result of cooking the chicken. Also, making sure that the chicken is cooked safely is important.

Following the ingredient list and the process provided are a start for making properly cooked chicken.

The experts tell us that for chicken to be safe for consumption it should reach an internal temperature of 165 f and not have any signs of pink in it. As far as the flavor goes, yes the ingredient list is important as is making adjustments as needed (we all have different tastes right?).

Best Tasting Greek Chicken

Whisk Ingredients Together.

Tips for making chicken.

I just mentioned that for chicken to be safe for consumption it should reach an internal temperature of 165 f and not have any signs of pink in it. As far as the flavor goes, yes the ingredient list is important as is making adjustments as needed

Here are some more great tips for you.

  1. This recipe works best with boneless and skinless chicken breast. If desired, you can cut the chicken into smaller pieces.
  2. This recipe does call for lemon juice. The lemon juice is needed to assist the Greek yogurt in tenderizing as well as adding flavor. If you do not have lemon juice, you can use balsamic vinegar instead.
  3. Marinating makes this chicken great because it adds to the tenderizing process and provides flavor. I like to marinate my chicken overnight in the refrigerator. However, you should discard the marinade once you remove the chicken to cook.

Make this a Grilled Greek Chicken recipe.

Yes, this is intended to be a stove top cooked Greek chicken recipe.
However, this recipe can also me made on a grill.

Here is how to grill this chicken recipe.

Marinate as instructed below. Prep your grill grates for nonstick and set it to a medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until the juices are clear, flipping at least once. It should take about 25-30 minutes.

What is the average amount of juice in a lemon?

This recipe calls for a quarter cup of lemon juice. The average lemon will yield you about a quarter of a cup which meant that you will probably need just one lemon for this recipe.

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Best Tasting Greek Chicken

Best Tasting Greek Chicken

Best Tasting Greek Chicken

I mentioned above that this is an easy recipe with simple ingredients.
Also, for chicken to be safe for consumption it should reach an internal temperature of 165 f and not have any signs of pink in it.

This recipe works best with boneless and skinless chicken breast.
Pounding the chicken is one way to get uniform in size chicken which will help achieve uniform cooking. If desired, you can cut the chicken into smaller pieces.

Ingredients needed to make Greek Chicken

  • Chicken Breast- 1 pound skinless and boneless.
  • Greek Yogurt- 1 cup, plain full fat for best results.
  • Olive Oil– ¼ cup.
  • Lemon Juice– ¼ cup (can sub in balsamic vinegar ).
  • Garlic- 2 tablespoons minced.
  • Oregano– 2 tablespoons dried.
  • Seasonings as desired. This can include Greek Seasoning, Salt and/ or pepper

How to make Best Tasting Greek Chicken.

  • Prepare the chicken as needed for cooking. This can include cutting or pounding the chicken if desired. Place the chicken in a baking dish, bowl, or large zip top bag for marinating.
  • In a medium bowl, use a whisk or a fork to blend together the remaining ingredients (whisk together yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice or vinegar, garlic, oregano and seasonings).
  • Cover the chicken with the blended ingredients in the marinade. Cover with plastic or seal the bag that contains the chicken. Transfer the chicken to the refrigerator and allow to marinate for at least an hour (overnight works for me).
  • When you are ready to cook the chicken, preheat the oven to 400 and prep a baking dish for nonstick (spray works best).
  • Cook the chicken for35-40 minutes or until no longer pink and juices are clear. Serve as soon as possible.

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Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used.

Best Tasting Greek Chicken, one of the best tasting recipes for chicken that is low in carbs and friendly to the Mediterranean diet.
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Yield: 6

Best Tasting Greek Chicken

Best Tasting Greek Chicken

Best Tasting Greek Chicken, one of the best tasting recipes for chicken that is low in carbs and friendly to the Mediterranean diet.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Additional Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • Chicken Breast- 1 pound skinless and boneless.
  • Greek Yogurt- 1 cup, plain full fat for best results.
  • Olive Oil– ¼ cup.
  • Lemon Juice– ¼ cup
  • Garlic- 2 tablespoons minced.
  • Oregano– 2 tablespoons dried.
  • Seasonings as desired. This can include Greek Seasoning, Salt and/ or pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken as needed for cooking. This can include cutting or pounding the chicken if desired. Place the chicken in a baking dish, bowl, or large zip top bag for marinating.
  2. In a medium bowl, use a whisk or a fork to blend together the remaining ingredients (whisk together yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice or vinegar, garlic, oregano and seasonings).
  3. Cover the chicken with the blended ingredients in the marinade. Cover with plastic or seal the bag that contains the chicken. Transfer the chicken to the refrigerator and allow to marinate for at least an hour (overnight works for me).
  4. When you are ready to cook the chicken, preheat the oven to 400 and prep a baking dish for nonstick (spray works best).
  5. Cook the chicken for35-40 minutes or until no longer pink and juices are clear. Serve as soon as possible.

Notes

I mentioned that this is an easy recipe with simple ingredients.
Also, for chicken to be safe for consumption it should reach an internal temperature of 165 f and not have any signs of pink in it.

This recipe works best with boneless and skinless chicken breast.
Pounding the chicken is one way to get uniform in size chicken which will help achieve uniform cooking. If desired, you can cut the chicken into smaller pieces.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 237Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 66mgSodium: 136mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 28g

*Please check the nutritional labels to assure that you are sticking to your diet restrictions for any substitutions used. - see post for alternatives Please see recipe post for further details on this recipe. Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used.

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