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Yogurt marinated chicken tenderloins cooking on a ridged grill pan.
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BBQ Yogurt Marinated Chicken

Tender chicken in tangy Greek yogurt and smoky barbecue sauce, with a touch of maple sweetness. Bake, air fry, or pan fry until caramelized and juicy.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Marinade1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bbq yogurt marinated chicken, Yogurt Marinated Chicken, Yogurt Marinated Chicken Recipe
Servings: 8 cutlets

Ingredients

  • 1½-2 lbs chicken cutlets I used 4 chicken breasts, sliced in half horizontally to make 8 cutlets total

Marinade

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/3 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1/3 cup bbq sauce
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 5 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp hickory bbq seasoning

Instructions

  • Combine the chicken marinade ingredients in a large bowl and whisk together.
  • Lightly season your chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.
    Add the chicken to the bowl and toss to coat evenly.
    Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Ideally, marinate for at least 2 hours, but if you’re short on time, even 15 minutes will do the trick.

  • Pan fry:

    To a large frying pan, add 2-3 tbsp of olive oil and set to medium/high heat. Once hot, add the chicken and cook on each side for 2-3 minutes.
    Sammy's tip: try to not flip the chicken for the first couple of minutes to avoid it from sticking to the pan.
    Once the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160 °F remove it from the pan, cover with foil and allow it to rest for 5 minutes.
    The temperature will continue to rise as it rests.
    Slice and serve.

  • Air fry:

    Preheat your air fryer to 375 °F.
    Spray the basket with a cooking spray and add the chicken in an even layer.
    Cook for 7 minutes, flip and cook for another 7 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 °F.
    Each air fryer will vary in cooking times.
    Slice and serve.

  • Bake:

    Preheat your oven to 425 °F.
    Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and add your chicken. 
    Bake for 15-20 minutes (depending on the type of chicken you are using) or until the internal temperature reaches 165 °F.
    Slice and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 338mg | Potassium: 266mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 106IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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