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Tender Chicken Thighs in Yogurt Marinade: A Flavorful Delight

Tender Chicken Thighs in Yogurt Marinade: A Flavorful Delight
Prep
60 min
Cook
60 min
Total
120 min
Serves
8
Calories
384 kcal
Protein
24.00 g
Carbs
1.00 g
Fat
31.00 g

Ingredients

  • 8 pieceschicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on) (any cut of chicken works)
  • 0.25 cupolive oil
  • 0.33 cupplain yogurt ((Bulgarian, Balkan-style, or Greek))
  • 0.5 teaspoonsalt ((to taste))
  • 0.25 teaspoonpepper ((to taste))
  • 0.25 teaspoonpaprika ((to taste))
  • 1 tablespoonItalian seasoning ((or dry oregano))
  • 0.25 cupwater ((or chicken broth))

Instructions

  1. 1

    Add the chicken to a bowl with the oil, yogurt, salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Massage well. Let the chicken sit and marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour or overnight.

  2. 2

    When the chicken has marinated, preheat the oven to 400F (200C).

  3. 3

    Remove from the fridge and transfer the chicken and juices to an oven-safe baking dish.

  4. 4

    Push the chicken to the side with a spoon and add some water or broth and move the chicken around so that the juices are distributed evenly.

  5. 5

    Bake uncovered for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until the juices run clear and a meat thermometer measures at least 165F.