Middle Eastern Yogurt Chicken

Name: Middle Eastern Yogurt Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 100 min
Ingredients: 1 cup plain yogurt; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano; 1 green onion, sliced; 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon paprika; 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper; 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste; 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 1 sprig spearmint, chopped

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Looks like a lot of ingredients- but is very simple and quick to prepare. Marinade can be prepared night before and let chicken absorb more flavors.

Recipe by l miller

Published on June 8, 2018

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Additional Time:

1 hrs

Total Time:

1 hrs 40 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

1 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 green onion, sliced
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon paprika
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 sprig spearmint, chopped

Directions

Whisk together yogurt, olive oil, vinegar, oregano, green onion, cumin, salt, paprika, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add the chicken breast halves and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator 1 hour to overnight.
Preheat an oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Grease a shallow baking dish.
Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard used marinade. Arrange chicken in prepared baking dish.
Bake in preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 25 minutes, turning occasionally. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Garnish with spearmint before serving.

Cook's Note:

Chicken broth or water may be added to deglaze pan after chicken is removed; juices may be thickened with corn or potato starch and served over rice.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

181	Calories
6g	Fat
4g	Carbs
27g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 181
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g	8%
Saturated Fat 2g	8%
Cholesterol 70mg	23%
Sodium 476mg	21%
Total Carbohydrate 4g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 27g
Vitamin C 2mg	8%
Calcium 99mg	8%
Iron 1mg	8%
Potassium 326mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.