Greek Yoghurt Chicken

This is one of the juiciest and tenderest chicken I have ever tasted. Greek yoghurt not only gives the meat a delicious flavour, but above all ensures that the meat is wonderfully tender and juicy! This is because the lactic acid in the yoghurt breaks down the protein structures and the meat remains tender and moist. To allow the marinade to work properly, you should leave the chicken thighs to marinate for at least 2 hours. It is even better to marinate the meat overnight, because the longer, the better the flavours penetrate the meat, and the chicken becomes more tender and the flavour becomes more intense. Salt draws moisture from the meat, making it dry, esp. if you plan to marinate them overnight. This is why the marinade remains unsalted and you can add the salt just before roasting.

6 / 1kg Skin on chicken thighs
250 g Full fat Greek yoghurt
50 ml Olive oil
5 Garlic cloves, peeled and roughly chopped
1 Lemon, juiced
2 tsp Dried oregano
1 tsp Paprika
1 tsp Sea salt
Freshly milled black pepper, to taste
Flat parsley, to garnish
Chilli flakes, to garnish
Salad or black bean noodles
©angiesrecipes, to serve

Pat dry the chicken thighs with a paper towel. In a large bowl, mix the yoghurt, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, paprika and black pepper. Add the chicken to the bowl and coat everything well. Cover the bowl and let marinate for at least an hour or up to overnight. Remove the chicken 30 minutes before baking.
Preheat your oven to 200C/400F. Season the chicken with the salt and transfer them together with the marinade to a baking dish. Bake for about 35 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Use the broiler for the last 5 minutes to achieve the desired browning. Garnish with chopped parsley and chilli flakes.

31 comments:

DEZMOND 10/5/25 13:30: Those black bean spaghetti sure are fugly as hell, look like something died on the plate LOL but I would still try them as I love glufree stuff. I will soon make a bread out of beans. I would like to see you make for us rice bread, with soaked rice, no flour, just mixed in blender, that is a huge hit right now around YouTube.
Christine 10/5/25 14:13: Delicious
eileeninmd 10/5/25 14:29: Hello Angie,
Looks like another yummy chicken recipe.
Thanks for sharing.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
ellie 10/5/25 14:45: Yummy! Thanks for being here!
Caitlin'nMegan 10/5/25 14:46: I would love to try this! Thank you for being you! Thanks for your comments too 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗
Tom 10/5/25 14:47: ...another work of art!
Frank 10/5/25 16:15: I remember I had chicken and yogurt dish many years ago. It was absolutely amazing how tender and tasty that chicken was! As does this chicken. Definitely will give this one a try!
MELODY JACOB 10/5/25 17:25: This Greek Yoghurt Chicken recipe sounds absolutely mouthwatering! The combination of Greek yoghurt and olive oil not only ensures a tender, juicy result but also infuses the chicken with such rich, aromatic flavors. I love how simple yet flavorful the ingredients are, with the oregano and paprika adding a nice depth. Definitely one to try for a satisfying, healthy meal!
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Norma2 10/5/25 18:02: Angie, you are right, dairy products tenderize meats. Here we use it to make 'matambre a la pizza tenderized'. We leave the meat in milk and seasonings overnight. Then we proceed to prepare it as usual.
David 10/5/25 19:11: Hi Angie, Amazing and mouth watering chicken entree! Love chicken and this recipe hits the tastebuds right on point. The noodles are interesting too...haven't seen them in any stores though. Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Granny Sue 10/5/25 20:21: That sounds perfect for this time of year. And umi have everything on hand to make it!
roentare 11/5/25 00:01: The yogurt marinade sounds like a game-changer—tender, flavourful chicken without drying out. Smart move keeping the salt out until the end!
Cooking Julia 11/5/25 00:06: A nice way to cook chicken!
J.P. Alexander 11/5/25 00:28: Gracias por la receta. Tomó nota. Te mando un beso.
Brian's Home Blog 11/5/25 00:35: I could enjoy a plate full of that too, yum!
DeniseinVA 11/5/25 06:33: You are always introducing me to something new (to me). I have never heard of black bean noodles before. A lovely meal! Thank you Angie :)
Margaret D 11/5/25 06:39: Looks delicious.
Anonymous 11/5/25 07:18: I have used yoghurt quite often as a marinade for chicken so I am glad to add another recipe to a method I know works.
Tandy (Lavender and Lime)
sherry 11/5/25 07:36: you're making me drool Angie. Yum this sounds so delicious!
Ananka 11/5/25 12:51: Looks good :-D
Anonymous 11/5/25 14:29: It looks delicious! I love the seasonings.
Bill 11/5/25 18:09: That's looks good.
Ben | Havocinthekitchen 11/5/25 18:43: The chicken looks fantastic! I know that yogurt is an excellent meat tenderizer, so this chicken must be so delicate and tender.
David M. Gascoigne, 11/5/25 19:12: This one seems quite fabulous and I have all the ingredients on hand, so guess what’s for dinner tonight?
JoAnna 11/5/25 19:59: I like greek yogurt and vegetables.
Happy Mother's Day! In my country is May 26. :)
My name is Erika. 12/5/25 02:46: This sounds not only delicious but I love how you can put it together the night before and let it marinade. Happy new week Angie.
Hena Tayeb 12/5/25 18:18: Looks absolutely delicious.
Lowcarb team member 12/5/25 22:42: I would just have mine with a salad ... lovely chicken recipe.

All the best Jan
Federica Simoni 13/5/25 15:40: Molto interessante deve essere buonissimo!
Anonymous 13/5/25 16:19: I love the way that yogurt marinades really tenderize chicken. That sounds very good, Angie. David (C & L)
Raymund | angsarap.net 15/5/25 23:24: Looks so delicious and tender, definitely bookmarking this recipe