Baked Zaatar Yogurt Chicken
Yogurt chicken is juicy and flavorful, thanks to a creamy, za’atar-spiced marinade. An easy-to-make recipe with so many ways to enjoy!
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 45 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 lbs (8) boneless chicken thighs or breasts (skin on or off)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp lemon juice + zest from lemon
- 2 cloves garlic (crushed and chopped)
- 2 tbsp zaatar seasoning
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes ((or Aleppo flakes))
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. In a bowl, whisk together all marinade ingredients.
- 2
Place chicken into gallon size plastic food storage bag or large plastic container. Pour marinade over chicken pieces, close bag or cover container with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for minimum 30 minutes or up to overnight.
- 3
Use cooking spray or olive oil to coat the inside of a baking dish. Shake excess marinade from chicken and place the pieces in a single layer into dish. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes or until golden brown and chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature (See Note 1).
- 4
Garnish with chopped parsley. Serve with couscous and warm pita to soak up juices.