Greek-Style Chicken Thighs
Directions
- 1Add yogurt, mayo, olive oil, grated garlic cloves, dried oregano, ground cloves, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper into a bowl.
- 2Stir to combine the ingredients until you get a paste-like consistency, thinning with a small splash of water if needed.
- 3Add the chicken thighs to the marinade and toss, ensuring all sides are thoroughly covered.
- 4Spray a large baking sheet with oil and arrange the chicken in an even layer.
- 5Generously spray the chicken with additional oil.
- 6Broil on high for about 12-15 minutes or until charred and cooked through, monitoring as oven broiling temperatures vary.
- 7Alternatively, air fry at 425°F for approximately 15 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes.
- 8Serve with instant rice and a quick tomato salad.
Ingredients
- 3 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 0.75 cup 0% fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 3 grated garlic cloves
- 1.5 tbsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp ground cloves
- 1 lemon lemon zest
- 0.5 lemon lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- fresh cracked black pepper
- 3 second spray cooking oil spray
Equipment
baking sheetmixing bowlgraterknifespoon
Tips
- The chicken is marinated in Greek yogurt which is protein on protein, perfect for meal prep if you're trying to hit macro goals.
- Make a giant batch at the start of the week and chuck them in your fridge.
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