Description
This Greek Yogurt Chicken Marinade creates ultra-tender, juicy chicken with a creamy, savory sauce featuring sun-dried tomatoes and warm spices. Perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.
Ingredients
- 2.2 pounds chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized cubes
- ⅔ cup Greek yogurt
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried sherry
- 1 pinch finely chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato oil
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ⅔ cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato oil (for sauce)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, cayenne, oregano, dried sherry, parsley, and 2 tbsp sun-dried tomato oil.
- Add the chicken cubes and toss until coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for best results.
- Heat 1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Sear marinated chicken in batches until browned, then set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook diced onion until soft and translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in sliced sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and stir to coat in sauce. Cook 1–2 minutes more.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese just before serving.
Notes
- Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts for more flavor.
- Marinate overnight for maximum tenderness and depth.
- Swap heavy cream with evaporated milk or extra yogurt for a lighter sauce.
- Add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms to bulk up the dish.
- Use less cayenne pepper for a milder version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
