Lemon Yogurt Chicken by @themodernnonna

1h10

4 servings

🍗

8

Chicken thighs

🫒

30 ml

Olive oil

🥣

60 ml

Plain yogurt

🧂

7.5 ml

Salt

⚫

3.8 ml

Pepper

🌿

23 ml

Dried oregano

🍋

2 lemons

Lemon

🧄

6 cloves

Garlic

  1. Preheat

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).

  2. Juice
    • lemon

    Juice the 2 lemons, reserving optional slices from an additional lemon if desired for marinating.

  3. Place
    • bone-in skin-on chicken thighs

    Place the 8 chicken thighs in a large mixing bowl or baking dish.

  4. Add
    • olive oil
    • plain yogurt
    • bone-in skin-on chicken thighs

    Add 2 tbsp olive oil and 1/4 cup plain yogurt to the chicken.

  5. Season
    • salt
    • Chicken thighs

    Season the chicken with 1/2 tbsp salt, 1/4 tbsp black pepper, and 1 1/2 tbsp dried oregano.

  6. Pour
    • lemon
    • plain yogurt
    • bone-in skin-on chicken thighs

    Pour in the juice from the 2 lemons and massage the yogurt marinade thoroughly over every chicken thigh.

  7. Arrange
    • bone-in skin-on chicken thighs

    Arrange the marinated chicken thighs skin-side up in one layer in the baking dish.

  8. Scatter
    • garlic cloves
    • Chicken thighs

    Scatter 6 unpeeled garlic cloves around the chicken.

  9. Marinate
    • bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
    • lemon
    • plain yogurt

    Marinate for at least 60 min if time permits.

  10. Bake
    • bone-in skin-on chicken thighs

    Bake uncovered for 45 to 60 min, until the skin is crisp and browned.

  11. Cook
    • bone-in skin-on chicken thighs

    Check the thickest portion of a thigh with a meat thermometer; cook until it reaches 165°F (74°C).

  12. Serve
    • bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
    • garlic cloves

    Rest the chicken for 5 min before serving with the roasted garlic and pan juices.

Lemon Yogurt Chicken by @themodernnonna

1h10

4 servings

🍗

8

Chicken thighs

🫒

30 ml

Olive oil

🥣

60 ml

Plain yogurt

🧂

7.5 ml

Salt

⚫

3.8 ml

Pepper

🌿

23 ml

Dried oregano

🍋

2 lemons

Lemon

🧄

6 cloves

Garlic

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/12

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).

  2. Step 2/12

    Juice the 2 lemons, reserving optional slices from an additional lemon if desired for marinating.

    🍋lemon
    🍋citrus juicer

  3. Step 3/12

    Place the 8 chicken thighs in a large mixing bowl or baking dish.

    🍗bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
    🥣mixing bowl
    🍳baking dish

  4. Step 4/12

    Add 2 tbsp olive oil and 1/4 cup plain yogurt to the chicken.

    🫒olive oil
    🥣plain yogurt
    🍗bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
    🥄measuring spoons
    🥄measuring cup
    🥣mixing bowl

  5. Step 5/12

    Season the chicken with 1/2 tbsp salt, 1/4 tbsp black pepper, and 1 1/2 tbsp dried oregano.

    🧂salt
    ⚫black pepper
    🌿dried oregano
    🍗bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
    🥄measuring spoons
    🥣mixing bowl

  6. Step 6/12

    Pour in the juice from the 2 lemons and massage the yogurt marinade thoroughly over every chicken thigh.

    🍋lemon
    🥣plain yogurt
    🍗bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
    🥣mixing bowl

  7. Step 7/12

    Arrange the marinated chicken thighs skin-side up in one layer in the baking dish.

    🍗bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
    🍳baking dish
    🥢tongs

  8. Step 8/12

    Scatter 6 unpeeled garlic cloves around the chicken.

    🧄garlic cloves
    🍳baking dish

  9. Step 9/12

    Marinate for at least 60 min if time permits.

    🍗bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
    🍋lemon
    🥣plain yogurt
    🍳baking dish

  10. Step 10/12

    Bake uncovered for 45 to 60 min, until the skin is crisp and browned.

    🍗bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
    🍳baking dish

  11. Step 11/12

    Check the thickest portion of a thigh with a meat thermometer; cook until it reaches 165°F (74°C).

    🍗bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
    🌡️meat thermometer

  12. Step 12/12

    Rest the chicken for 5 min before serving with the roasted garlic and pan juices.

    🍗bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
    🧄garlic cloves
    🍳baking dish
    🥢tongs

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Oils, Dairy, Seasonings, Herbs, Fruits

Ingredients

Chicken thighs, Olive oil, Plain yogurt, Salt, Pepper, Dried oregano, Lemon, Garlic

Notes

Chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on), Plain yogurt (Balkan-style used, any works, the secret ingredient), Salt (to taste), Pepper (to taste), Lemon (juiced), Garlic (unpeeled)

Allergens

Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Gluten-Free, Low-carbohydrate, Ketogenic

Calories

430 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 31g, Total fat: 30g, Saturated fat: 8g, Carbohydrates: 4g, Fiber: 0.7g, Sugars: 2g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 1090mg, Potassium: 460mg, Calcium: 75mg, Iron: 2.1mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 12mg, Vitamin B6: 0.5mg, Vitamin B12: 0.5mcg, Vitamin D: 0.3mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

10 minutes

Cooking

1 hour 0 minutes

Overall

1 hour 10 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

12 steps

Equipments

Utensils

baking dish, mixing bowl, measuring spoons, measuring cup, citrus juicer, tongs, meat thermometer

Appliances

Oven

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course

Occasions

Weeknight dinner, Family meal, Meal prep

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@themodernnonna

Origin

Cuisine

Mediterranean, American

Geographic

to inform

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crispy, Juicy, Tender, Creamy

Flavors

Lemony, Tangy, Savory, Herbaceous, Garlicky, Salty

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Do not leave cooked chicken out longer than 2 hours,Limit to 1 hour if the temperature is above 90°F (32°C)), fridge : 3 to 4 days (Cool promptly,Store in an airtight container at or below 40°F (4°C),Reheat to 165°F (74°C)), freezer : 2 to 3 months (Store in a freezer-safe airtight container,Freeze after cooling,Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating)