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Greek Yogurt Marinade for Chicken Thighs

A tangy, spiced Greek yogurt marinade with garlic, lemon, and smoked paprika that tenderizes chicken thighs and helps them caramelize beautifully when cooked.

Mediterranean marinade weeknight chicken
Prep 10 min
Total 10 min
Servings 4
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup
    Greek yogurt , full-fat
  • 2 tbsp
    olive oil
  • 3 clove
    garlic , grated or minced finely
  • 1
    lemon , zested and juiced
  • 1 tsp
    ground cumin , toasted, if time allows (optional)
  • 1 tsp
    ground coriander
  • 1 tsp
    smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 0.5 tsp
    black pepper , freshly cracked
  • chicken thighs , as needed, for marinating

Instructions

3 steps
  1. 1

    Whisk together the Greek yogurt, olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.

  2. 2

    Massage the marinade generously into the chicken thighs, coating them fully.

  3. 3

    Refrigerate the chicken to let it marinate.

Refine

Tell me what to change — “make it dairy-free”, “double it”, “actually it was 2 tbsp of butter”.