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Chicken Thighs in a Yogurt Marinade

Uses chicken thighs, legs or even a whole chicken rubbed with this marinade. Let sit in the fridge overnight for the best flavor.

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword flavor marinade for chicken, marinade for chicken, roast chicken, yogurt marinade
Prep Time 10 minutes
Marinade time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 4 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated
  • 2 tbsp grated ginger
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 tsp dried cilantro substitute dill or basil
  • grated zest and juice of 1 orange
  • 4-6 chicken thighs 4 chicken legs, 1 whole chicken
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl blend together the yogurt, half the olive oil, garlic, ginger, spices and orange zest and juice.

  2. Add the chicken to the marinade turning to coat. With a whole chicken, rub some marinade inside as well as all over the outside.

    Let chicken sit in the fridge at least 2 hours, but best either all day or overnight.

  3. Remove chicken from the fridge at least an hour prior to cooking to allow it to come to room temperature.

  4. Preheat oven to 375F. Wipe most of the marinade off, and use the remaining 2 tbsp of olive oil to coat the chicken pieces. Season with salt and pepper.

  5. Bake 45 minutes to an hour, depending on the size of the pieces of chicken, and it reaches an internal temperature of at least 165F. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting and serving.