Description
Tender, juicy, and packed with flavor, this Turkish chicken recipes with yogurt delivers the magic of authentic spices and creamy marinade in one easy dish.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs chicken thighs or breasts
1 cup plain full-fat yogurt
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp dried thyme or oregano
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
2. Add the chicken and mix well to coat every piece. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
3. Preheat grill or oven to 400°F (200°C).
4. Grill chicken for 6–7 minutes per side or bake for 25–30 minutes until fully cooked.
5. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
6. Serve with rice, flatbread, and fresh herbs.
Notes
For maximum flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
You can also pan-fry the chicken for 6–8 minutes per side on medium-high heat.
Add chili flakes or harissa if you prefer spicier flavors.
Pairs well with cucumber-yogurt salad or Turkish pilaf.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilled / Baked
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg