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Turmeric-Yogurt Marinated Chicken
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Turmeric-Yogurt Marinated chicken

Author: Marinka
This turmeric-yogurt marinade can double as a sauce for vegetables or potatoes and is one of the best ways to tenderize chicken meat. The turmeric and lemon in the marinade will give this chicken breast a golden hue and a bright flavor.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time14 minutes
16 minutes
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Servings: 2 people

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breast (NOTE 1) boneless, skinless
  • salt & pepper
  • olive oil

Turmeric-Yogurt Marinade

  • 8 ounces Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic paste (NOTE 2)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (NOTE 3)
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric

Instructions

  • Mix all the ingredients of the turmeric-yogurt marinade and smear it on the chicken breasts.
  • Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • Bake the chicken in a skillet with oil or grill on an outdoor grill or in a grill pan if you like the grill marks. Cook the chicken about 5 to 7 minutes on each side, or until a temperature of 165 degrees F is reached in the thickest part of the meat.
  • Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before you serve or cut it.

Notes

  1. You can also use chicken thighs or chicken legs.
  2. Or 1 clove of garlic, minced.
  3. You can use white wine vinegar instead.

Nutrition

Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 60g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 305mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 4g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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