Low Carb Greek Yogurt Chicken Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How long can chicken marinate in yogurt? ›

How long can I marinate chicken in yogurt? You can marinate chicken in yogurt anywhere from 20 minutes to 24 hours. The longer it marinates the more flavorful it will become, but don't go over 24 hours otherwise the chicken could turn mushy.

Drizzle with Honey or Maple Syrup

A little drizzle of honey or maple syrup, about a teaspoon, may be all that you need to enjoy your plain Greek yogurt.

Greek yogurt marinades slowly tenderize the chicken to make it juicy. Yogurt is a gentle and effective way to tenderize meat. While acidic chicken marinades can toughen the meat and make it rubbery, yogurt slowly breaks down the proteins in the meat resulting in the most tender texture.

You do not need to rinse off the marinade before cooking but you can discard any marinade left in the bag after you remove the chicken.

Remove Marinade Before Cooking: To prevent flare-ups on the grill and ensure properly browned meat when sautéing or stir-frying, wipe off most of the excess marinade before cooking. Keep just a little marinade on the meat surface to maximize flavor.

Monk Fruit Sweetener (stevia is also a good choice if you like it), (1 teaspoon, 0 carbs) Vanilla Extract (this actually adds a sweet flavor and is one of my favorite additions to plain yogurt)

Cinnamon- Sprinkle some cinnamon on your yogurt for a warm and comforting flavor. You might want to add some honey as well depending on your personal preference. 7. Vanilla Extract- Enhance the plain yogurt taste by adding a dash of vanilla extract to create a delicious vanilla yogurt.

In a mixing bowl whisk the yogurt, cucumber, paprika, turmeric, cumin, lemon zest, salt and chopped fresh mint. Cover and store in the refrigerator until serving time. Garnish with extra lemon zest, some paprika and a couple fresh mint leaves upon serving.

Yogurt is to be avoided with cheese, hot drinks, sour fruits, milk, mangoes, nightshades, beans, eggs, fish. Fat and proteins are mismatched foods as they need different digestive juices. Cheese cannot be paired with eggs, fruits, hot drinks, milk, beans, yogurt.

Nutrient Duo: Protein and Potassium

Turns out, your go-to portable breakfast may also make the perfect post-workout snack. Combining the potassium found in bananas with high protein foods like yogurt (especially Greek yogurt) helps build muscle and replenish amino acids that are depleted during exercise.

Do you wipe yogurt off chicken before cooking? ›

No! Doing so would wipe off a much of the flavour that the chicken took on in the marinating process. This recipe makes enough marinade for a thin coating of the chicken.

The longest you can marinate chicken in yogurt is 24 hours. If you marinate it longer than that, the chicken will get too soft and take on a mushy texture. The shortest amount of time to marinate chicken in yogurt is 20 minutes, though personally, I recommend at least 2 hours for the best flavor.

There is much talk of using buttermilk in fried chicken recipes, but I love the flavour of a good plain yogurt, and the thickness works well to coat the chicken while it marinates. The acidity tenderises the chicken and keeps it moist, while adding that tang of the signature fried-chicken flavour.

Avoid over-marinating

While you can cook and eat chicken that has been marinating for more than 24 hours, you're risking exposing yourself to some strange textures. Chicken can get both mushy and tough when it's been left to marinate too long. If it's been more than 48 hours, the USDA recommends throwing it out.

You can marinate chicken and other meats overnight in yogurt, or as long as 12 hours, because the tenderizing happens so gradually. However, acid-based marinades usually can only be used for a few hours.

So if you use fermented dairy products, you won't get the adverse texture changes that can happen if you marinate meat in vinegar or lemon juice. This makes lactic acid marinades good to go for longer periods of time. For example, you can marinate chicken in yogurt overnight without any worry.

You can grill, oven bake, or air fry greek yogurt marinated chicken. Perfect for meal prep since it keeps for up to 4 days in the refrigerator. Everyone will love this chicken since it is the perfect for a summer cookout recipe.