Lime-Kissed Yogurt Chicken

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Cooking Notes & Tips

I discovered this recipe when I accidently bought a large tub of plain greek yogurt thinking it was vanilla. Prior to that I never cooked chicken with yogurt, and boy was I missing out! I altered the recipe I found online because I didn't have all the ingredients on hand. If you have fresh limes on hand I suggest using them, Also adding the lime zest adds to the flavor. Origanally the recipe asked for fresh lemon juice, all I hand was bottled lime juice. I loved the flavor of the lime with the optional cayenne pepper. Oh my goodness this chicken was so good the first time only after 4 hours marinating, but I definitly suggest you try it overnight! These are also awesome preppared as kabobs and cooked on the grill!

Gather Ingredients

Gather all your ingredients.

Wash and trim fat from chicken, then place in a bowl dried off with paper towel.

Dump all ingredients on top of chicken and mix well.

Mix all together and marinate

Cover chicken and place in fridge. Set out on counter 20 mins before preheating the oven.

Adding chicken to pan

Line a cookie sheet with foil and coat with nonstick spray. This makes for easy clean up! Don't crowd the pan.

Adding chicken to pan

Tip: Put oven rack in the middle of the oven. Check internal temp after 20 mins. Chicken should be atleast 165°F.

Lime-Kissed Yogurt Chicken, boneless, skinless chicken thighs are marinated in a creamy yogurt and zesty lime mixture, then roasted or pan-seared to juicy perfection. The yogurt keeps the chicken tender and moist, while the lime adds a bright, tangy kick that pairs beautifully with aromatic herbs and spices. Perfect for a simple weeknight dinner or a cozy family meal, this dish is full of flavor without being fussy. Serve it with rice, roasted veggies, or a fresh salad for a satisfying, wholesome plate.

Serves 4-6

Prep Time: 15 mins

Marinate Time: 1-4 Hours. Or overnight

Cook Time: 25-30 Mins

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Gather all ingredients and mix in a large bowl. Add and make sure thighs are coated well. Cover and let in fridge 1-4 hours, or overnight.
  2. Step 2: Remove chicken and let it rest covered on the counter for 20 mins, then preheat over to 400°F.
  3. Step 3: Line sheet pan with foil and spray with non-stick spray. Spread chicken out flat on pan.
  4. Step 4: Bake for 20-30 mins, checking internal tempature after 20mins. Should be atleast 165°F
  5. Step 5: Let rest 5 mins before serving.
  6. Step 6: Enjoy!
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