Greek Yogurt Hen Marinade
This Greek Yogurt Hen Marinade yields hen that’s tender, juicy, and full of shiny, herby taste. All you want are easy elements like lemon, garlic, and pantry spices!
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Greek yogurt marinade is the treatment for dry hen!
Greek yogurt is one in all my favourite elements for cooking. And now, it’s one in all my favourite elements for a hen marinade!
This Greek yogurt hen marinade tenderizes the hen, locks in moisture to maintain it juicy, and helps the seasonings soak in so each chunk is stuffed with taste (not simply the surface!).
Right here’s what you get with this tremendous easy marinade:
- Extremely Tender Hen. The acid within the yogurt naturally tenderizes any minimize of hen, making it completely juicy.
- Massive Taste from Easy Elements. Yogurt provides a pleasant tang, with garlic, lemon, herbs, and spices enjoying key supporting roles. Suppose: ALL the Mediterranean vibes. (Psst—if Mediterranean meals is your jam, strive my Greek Hen too.)
- Prepare dinner It Any Method You Like It. When you’ve marinated your hen, you may grill it, air fry it, or bake it. I’ve directions for every possibility within the recipe card beneath!
Elements and Substitutions
You’ll discover the complete record of elements within the printable recipe card, however listed here are some notes to remember.
- Hen. Breasts or thighs each work. Thighs are a bit juicier, however breasts keep tender due to the yogurt.
- Greek Yogurt. Use plain yogurt—as a result of vanilla hen simply isn’t it.
- Garlic. We add LOTS of garlic to this marinade, however the lemon helps mellow it so that you get its savoriness with out the chunk.
- Olive Oil. Provides richness and helps the marinade coat the hen evenly.
- Lemon. You’ll want the juice and in case you’d like, you may add the zest too. Lemon zest has a special taste than the juice; shiny and aromatic, with out the acidity.
- Seasonings. Dried oregano, thyme, kosher salt, paprika, and floor cumin.
Step-By-Step Directions
Put together the Hen (photograph 1). If you happen to’re utilizing hen breasts, pound them to a good thickness. (This helps them cook dinner evenly.) Trim off any extra fats.
Make the Marinade (photograph 2). In a big bowl or ziptop bag, whisk collectively the entire marinade elements.
Marinate (photograph 3). Add the hen and switch to coat. Cowl and refrigerate for no less than 2 hours or as much as 24 hours.
Deliver to Room Temperature and Prepare dinner (photograph 4). Take away the hen from the fridge about 20 minutes earlier than cooking, then cook dinner as desired. ENJOY!
What to Serve with Greek Yogurt Hen
- Rice or Different Grains. Lemon Rice could be excellent, or use quinoa or farro for a heartier possibility.
- Roasted Greens. Like Excellent Roasted Asparagus with a squeeze of lemon.
- Salad. Slice this hen and add it to this Mediterranean Salad.
- Pitas. Serve it with pita bread and my Do-it-yourself Hummus Recipe.
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Greek Yogurt Hen Marinade
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Elements
- 1 ½ kilos boneless, skinless hen breasts or thighs
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 4 cloves garlic minced or pressed
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 small lemon add zest to make it further lemony
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon floor cumin
Directions
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If utilizing hen breasts, gently pound them into a good thickness (I like to put a sheet of plastic wrap on high to maintain issues tidy). Trim the hen of any extra fats.
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In a big bowl or ziptop bag, mix the yogurt, garlic, oil, lemon juice (if additionally utilizing zest, zest it proper over the bowl first), oregano, thyme, salt, paprika, and cumin.
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Add the hen and switch to coat. Refrigerate and let marinate for no less than 2 hours or as much as 24 hours.
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When able to cook dinner, take away from the fridge and let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes to take off the coolness.
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TO GRILL: Prepare dinner hen over excessive warmth till charred in spots and the interior temperature reaches 160 to 165ºF on an instantaneous learn thermometer, flipping midway by means of, about 8 to 12 minutes complete for breasts or thighs or 4 to eight minutes for tenders. Don’t overcook!
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TO BAKE: Prepare the hen in a single layer in a foil- or parchment-lined baking dish massive sufficient to carry it comfortably with out the hen touching. Bake the hen in a 425ºF oven till it reaches 160 to 165ºF on an instantaneous learn thermometer inserted on the thickest half. Do not overcook! For breasts you will have about 14 to 16 minutes (for small/medium breasts which are about 6 to 7 ounces), 16 to twenty minutes (for medium/massive breasts which are 8 to 10 ounces), or 20 to 25 minutes (for bigger breasts). Bake thighs or tenders for 15 to twenty minutes.
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TO AIR FRY: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F. Flippantly coat the basket with nonstick spray. Prepare the hen in a single layer (cook dinner in batches if wanted). Air fry for 10 to 14 minutes, flipping midway by means of, till the hen reaches 165°F. Let relaxation for a couple of minutes earlier than serving.
Notes
- TO STORE: Refrigerate cooked hen in an hermetic container for as much as 4 days.
- TO REHEAT: Heat gently within the microwave or oven till heated by means of.
- TO FREEZE: Freeze cooked hen for as much as 3 months. Thaw in a single day earlier than reheating.
