Greek Yogurt Cilantro Chicken

(from Julie*’s recipe box)

Serves 4 people

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts , boneless and skinless, cut into strips (or 1 1/2 - 2 lbs chicken tenders)
  • 8 ounces Greek yogurt (the thick kind, such as Fage brand)
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro , chopped, stems are okay
  • 4 garlic cloves , coarsely chopped
  • 4 green onions , trimmed and chopped
  • 1 lime , zested and juiced
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 dash cayenne pepper (Or more, if more heat is desired)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped, for serving) (optional)
  • 1 lime (cut into wedges, for serving) (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
  2. In a food processor or blender, thoroughly blend the yogurt, cilantro, chopped garlic, green onion, lime zest and juice, cumin, and cayenne. Season well with salt and pepper.
  3. 2
  4. Mix the chicken strips with the marinade and marinate for a few hours in the refrigerator (or overnight), stirring occasionally. In a pinch, you can marinate at room temperature for 1/2 hour, stirring occasionally.
  5. 3
  6. Place on a lined, lightly greased baking sheet and roast in a 350 oven until cooked through, about 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  7. 4 Serve chicken sprinkled with cilantro with a lime wedge on the side for squeezin’.

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