Easy Skillet Greek Chicken Thighs

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Whoever has tried these Greek chicken thighs has been impressed. I’m impressed by how easy they are to make and the outcome that follows. The juiciest and most tender chicken for very little work and ingredients. It truly is the magic of the Greek yogurt

I only left this to marinate for 1 hour and the results were outstanding. I would not let it marinate overnight but rather up to 6 hours. The acidity from the yogurt could dry out the chicken meat if left overnight.

I would pair this with any of my salads but especially my Dakos Salata or my Maroulosalata!

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Easy Skillet Greek Chicken Thighs

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5 from 4 votes

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Cook Time: 15 minutes mins

Marinate Time: 30 minutes mins

Total Time: 50 minutes mins

Ingredients 

US CustomaryMetric

• 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1 tsp each garlic powder, onion powder, salt to taste
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 small lemon, juiced
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1½ tsp dried oregano
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbs olive oil

Serve with Optional + Recommended:

• Lemon wedges
• Tzatziki for dipping

Instructions

• Pat your chicken dry then season with salt, garlic powder and onion powder on both sides, GENEROUSLY.
• In a large bowl, mix the yogurt, lemon, garlic, dried oregano, salt and pepper to taste. Add the chicken to the bowl and coat the meat. Allow to sit in this mixture, covered in your fridge, for at least 30 minutes or up to 6 hours.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of oil on medium, per batch in a large skillet. SCRAPE OFF MOST OF THE YOGURT FROM YOUR CHICKEN. Transfer to your skillet and cook on medium heat until golden brown – about 7 minutes per side. Lower the heat if the meat begins to turn too brown and you still need more cook time.
• Top with some fresh lemon juice and serve!

Nutrition

Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 218mg | Sodium: 221mg | Potassium: 645mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 65IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 2mg

Author: Stella Drivas