Best Lemon Yogurt Chicken Recipes

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GRILLED LEMON YOGURT CHICKEN



Grilled Lemon Yogurt Chicken image

There is something special about what yogurt does to chicken in its smoky, sizzling time over charcoal. It imparts a tangy flavor that lifts all the other flavorings. It tenderizes slightly, without turning the meat into mush. It grills to a caramelized dark brown without tasting burnt.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken

Time 3h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
½ lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon herbes de Provence
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (5 pound) whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
½ cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon harissa
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Whisk together the 1/2 cup yogurt, the juice from 1/2 lemon, lemon zest, olive oil, garlic, paprika, herbes de Provence, 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in refrigerator for at least 3 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  • Combine 1/2 cup yogurt, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and harissa in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Remove chicken from bag and transfer to a plate or baking sheet lined with paper towels. Pat chicken pieces dry with more paper towels. Season with pinch of salt.
  • Grill chicken, skin-side down, on the preheated grill for 2 minutes. Turn each piece and move to indirect heat.
  • Grill, turning often, with lid down until well-browned and meat is no longer pink in the center, 30 to 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Serve chicken with the yogurt harissa mixture on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 522.8 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Cholesterol 168.6 mg, Fat 29.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 55.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 590.4 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

MARVELOUS MIDDLE-EASTERN MARINATED YOGURT LEMON CHICKEN



Marvelous Middle-Eastern Marinated Yogurt Lemon Chicken image

A tangy rich tenderizing marinade recipe for grilled, sauteed or baked chicken. I adapted it from a Lebanese restaurant's marinated kabobs. You will receive many many compliments!

Provided by ChandraSoleil

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup plain yogurt
2 teaspoons lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken

Steps:

  • Mix the yogurt with the seasonings place in a plastic bag with the chicken. Marinate for 2 hours to overnight.
  • Pound chicken in the bag with the marinade to 1/2 thick and grill, saute, skewer or bake until lightly browned and cooked through.
  • Serve with rice or pasta and salad and enjoy!

PAPRIKA-SPICED CHICKEN WITH LEMON YOGURT AND CRISPY POTATOES RECIPE BY TASTY



Paprika-Spiced Chicken With Lemon Yogurt And Crispy Potatoes Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breast, smoked sweet paprika, fine sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, dijon mustard, garlic, lemon, fingerling potato, whole milk greek yogurt, fresh parsley

Provided by Chris Salicrup

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast, 4 pieces, pounded to 1/2 inch (1 cm) thickness
2 teaspoons smoked sweet paprika
fine sea salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 teaspoons dijon mustard, divided
1 clove garlic, grated
1 lemon, zested, divided
1 lb fingerling potato, halved
¾ cup whole milk greek yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, extra to garnish, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
  • Season the chicken breasts with paprika, salt, and pepper. Place in a shallow dish and add 2 tablespoons of the oil, 1 teaspoon of the mustard, the garlic, and half the lemon zest.
  • Toss until the chicken breasts are fully coated, then cover the dish and marinate at least 30 minutes, up to overnight.
  • On a baking sheet, toss the potato halves with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and roast until tender and golden, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade, and working in two batches, cook until golden brown on one side, 6 to 8 minutes. Flip each breast and continue to cook until the chicken is cooked through, 2 to 4 minutes longer. Transfer to a serving platter and repeat with the remaining oil and breasts.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the yogurt with the remaining 1 teaspoon mustard, lemon zest, salt, pepper and the parsley.
  • Serve the chicken with the yogurt and potato wedges.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 20 grams, Sugar 7 grams

MARINATED CHICKEN KEBABS WITH LEMON PEPPER YOGURT SAUCE



Marinated Chicken Kebabs with Lemon Pepper Yogurt Sauce image

Provided by Katie Brown

Categories     Chicken     Marinate     New Year's Eve     Lemon     Grill/Barbecue

Yield Serves 10 (makes 20 kebabs)

Number Of Ingredients 19

Kebabs:
2 cups extra-virgin olive oil
Juice of 3 lemons
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
3/4 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves (about 4 sprigs)
3/4 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves (about 5 sprigs)
6 single boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cleaned of fat and cut into large cubes
Salt and black pepper to taste
Bamboo skewers
Sauce:
2 (7-ounce) containers plain yogurt
4 tablespoons sour cream
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Zest of 2 lemons (fine)
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon black pepper
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. For the kebabs: in a plastic bag or airtight container, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, rosemary, and thyme. Add chicken, toss well to coat evenly, and refrigerate overnight.
  • 2. For the sauce, combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  • 3. Remove chicken pieces from marinade and season well with salt and pepper. Grill chicken for 5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and juices of chicken run clear when pricked with the end of the skewer. Thread 3 pieces of chicken onto each skewer. Serve with Lemon-Pepper Yogurt Sauce.

CHICKEN SALAD WITH LEMON-YOGURT DRESSING



Chicken Salad with Lemon-Yogurt Dressing image

This tasty chicken salad makes a light and healthy lunch.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 teaspoons dried tarragon
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
4 bone-in chicken breast halves
1/3 cup low-fat plain yogurt
2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
3 plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
4 scallions, thinly sliced
6 ounces mesclun (about 6 cups)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Rub tarragon, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper under chicken skin. Place on a rimmed baking sheet; roast until cooked through, about 30 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together yogurt, 2 teaspoons olive oil, remaining 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • Remove and discard skin and bones from chicken; thinly slice meat lengthwise. Add to bowl along with tomatoes and scallions; toss to combine.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together remaining 2 teaspoons lemon juice and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add mesclun; toss to coat. Divide among plates; spoon chicken mixture on top.

LEMON, YOGURT, AND DILL CHICKEN THIGHS WITH ROASTED VEGGIES



Lemon, Yogurt, and Dill Chicken Thighs with Roasted Veggies image

An easy, one-pan dinner that's fairly hands-off once everything's in the oven. Make sure to chop your veggies into even pieces, or they won't cook properly.

Provided by Kim

Categories     Baked Chicken Thighs

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 small russet potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 large carrots, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
5 large radishes, trimmed and cut into wedges
1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
½ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
¼ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper, or to taste
½ cup whole-milk plain Greek yogurt
1 small lemon, zested and juiced
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 (5 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Place potatoes, onion, carrots, and radishes in a large bowl. Drizzle with oil, and toss to coat. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon dill, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Toss again to coat. Pour veggies out onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  • While the veggies bake, prepare the chicken. In the same bowl the veggies were in, add the Greek yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon dill, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix until thoroughly combined. Dip each chicken thigh into the yogurt mixture, making sure each one is evenly coated.
  • Remove pan from the oven, and gently push the veggies to the sides of the pan, leaving room in the middle for the chicken thighs. Place the thighs in the middle of the baking sheet, and place pan back into the oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center, and veggies are tender, 30 to 40 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of each thigh should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). If desired, place pan beneath broiler, and broil chicken for a few minutes to brown the chicken. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Cholesterol 92.8 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 619.8 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

LEMON YOGURT CHICKEN



Lemon Yogurt Chicken image

Make and share this Lemon Yogurt Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Babs in Toyland

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 3h45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 broiler-fryer chicken, cut up (or 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts)
1 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons grated onions
1 tablespoon honey
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Mix together the yogurt, lemon juice, vegetable oil, onion, honey and garlic and mix well.
  • Place chicken in a bowl or dish and pour marinade over it and marinate for at least 3 hours.
  • On a prepared grill cook chicken, basting with marinade every 10 minutes, until juices run clear and chicken is cooked through.

LEMON & YOGURT CHICKEN FLATBREADS



Lemon & yogurt chicken flatbreads image

Make these family-friendly chicken wraps with lemon, garlic and cinnamon marinade on a barbecue if the sun is shining. Serve in flatbreads with yoghurt

Provided by Lulu Grimes

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Supper

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 skinless chicken breasts , cut into strips
1 lemon
1 tsp dried oregano (optional)
1 garlic clove , crushed
pinch of cinnamon
1 tbsp olive oil
4 flatbreads
4 tbsp Greek yogurt
¼ red pepper , finely chopped
1 Little Gem lettuce , finely chopped

Steps:

  • Put the chicken in a bowl. Pare strips of zest from the lemon using a vegetable peeler, then juice the lemon too. Add the peel and half the juice to the chicken, along with the oregano (if using), garlic, cinnamon and oil. Mix well, cover and chill for an hour. The lemon juice will start to 'cook' the chicken, so don't leave for longer.
  • Heat the barbecue. If you are using coals, wait until they turn white. If you are indoors, heat a griddle pan. Thread the chicken strips onto a couple of metal skewers to stop them falling through the grate (you don't need to do this for the griddle), then grill for a couple of mins each side. The strips will cook through quickly so don't leave them too long. Season if you like.
  • Warm the flatbreads on the edge of the barbecue (or on the griddle) for a minute, then transfer them to plates and spread each with ½ tbsp yogurt. Divide the chicken strips between them, then dot on the remaining yogurt and sprinkle over the pepper and lettuce. Fold or roll the flatbreads to eat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 41 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 28 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium

LEMON CHICKEN PITA BURGERS WITH SPICED YOGURT SAUCE



Lemon Chicken Pita Burgers With Spiced Yogurt Sauce image

Make and share this Lemon Chicken Pita Burgers With Spiced Yogurt Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Chicken

Time 18m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup chopped green onion
1/3 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon all purpose Greek seasoning, blend
1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
1 lb ground chicken
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
4 (6 inch) pita bread, cut in half
2 cups shredded lettuce
1/2 cup diced tomatoes

Steps:

  • Combine first 6 ingredients; add 1 teaspoon rind, stirring well.
  • Divide mixture into 8 equal portions, shaping each into 1/4-inch-thick oval patties.
  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add patties; cook 2 minutes on each side or until browned.
  • Cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook 4 minutes.
  • Combine remaining 1 teaspoon rind, yogurt, and oregano, stirring well.
  • Fill each pita half with 1 patty, 1 tablespoon yogurt mixture, 1/4 cup lettuce, and 1 tablespoon tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.8, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 81.4, Sodium 545.7, Carbohydrate 36.1, Fiber 3, Sugar 4.5, Protein 33.8

GREEK CHICKEN SALAD WITH LEMON-YOGURT SAUCE RECIPE | ALTON BROWN



Greek Chicken Salad with Lemon-Yogurt Sauce Recipe | Alton Brown image

Creamy lemon-yogurt sauce, olives, and feta cheese add international flavor to leftover chicken in Alton Brown's Greek chicken salad.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 pound chicken breast or thighs, grilled, torn, and roughly chopped
1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 Roma tomato, chopped
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup Feta cheese
1/4 cup Kalamata olives, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Combine the yogurt, lemon, juice, parsley, salt, and pepper in a medium mixing bowl.
  • Add the chicken, cucumber, red onion, feta, and olives and stir to coat.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

LEMON CHICKEN PITA BURGERS WITH SPICED YOGURT SAUCE



LEMON CHICKEN PITA BURGERS WITH SPICED YOGURT SAUCE image

Categories     Sandwich     Chicken     Quick & Easy

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/3 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon Moroccan or Greek seasoning blend
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
1 pound ground chicken
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
4 (6-inch) pitas, cut in half
2 cups shredded lettuce
1/2 cup diced tomato

Steps:

  • Combine first 6 ingredients; add 1 teaspoon rind, stirring well. Divide mixture into 8 equal portions, shaping each into 1/4-inch-thick oval patties. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties; cook 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook 4 minutes. Combine remaining 1 teaspoon rind, yogurt, and oregano, stirring well. Fill each pita half with 1 patty, 1 tablespoon yogurt mixture, 1/4 cup lettuce, and 1 tablespoon tomato. Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 2 stuffed pita halves) NUTRITION PER SERVING CALORIES 426(30% from fat); FAT 14g (sat 3.4g,mono 6.3g,poly 2.7g); PROTEIN 28.9g; CHOLESTEROL 77mg; CALCIUM 137mg; SODIUM 776mg; FIBER 3.3g; IRON 2.1mg; CARBOHYDRATE 46.4g

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