Tender, moist, and so flavorful, this Greek Yogurt Chicken is coated in a tangy yogurt marinade, then topped with crunchy crushed crackers before baking for a super delicious and satisfying weeknight dinner.
This dish clocks in at only 297 calories per serving with 28 grams of protein!
Yogurt Marinated Chicken Recipe
Wondering what to make for dinner this week? I’ve got you covered with another great chicken dish. This baked Greek Yogurt Chicken is creamy, a little crunchy, full of flavor, and super easy. Pair it with your favorite roasted vegetable and you’ve got a meal the whole family will love. Mine does!
Even with crackers and butter, I still consider this a pretty healthy meal – at only 297 calories, 11 carbs, and 28 grams of protein per serving. Not bad at all!
Ingredients Needed
This Greek yogurt chicken requires just a handful of ingredients.
(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements.)
- Chicken breasts – Boneless, chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each, all an even 3/4-inch thickness)
- Greek yogurt – This adds some tangy flavor, but also makes the chicken nice and tender! (See notes below.)
- Lemon juice – Adds a bright citrus flavor to the Greek yogurt chicken marinade. Use fresh for optimal results.
- Worcestershire sauce – For depth of flavor.
- Seasonings – Dried dill, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper are part of the yogurt marinade that season the chicken.
- Ritz Crackers – Crushed crackers are sprinkled over the chicken, which adds a crunchy texture and a bit of salty flavor.
- Unsalted butter – Melted and drizzled over the exterior before being baked so the crackers get golden and crisp.
Yogurt has a couple things working in its favor as a marinade: microbes and lactic acid. The active bacteria in yogurt breaks down protein, making chicken breasts moist. While citrus and vinegar-based marinades tend to make chicken breast tough and rubbery, yogurt has the opposite affect, tenderizing the meat so it practically cuts like butter.
Once you coat the chicken breasts with the seasoned yogurt, allow the chicken to marinade for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours. For our recipe, the chicken marinates overnight for 8 to 12 hours.
Nope! Do not rinse off the yogurt marinade. Leaving the marinade on will continue to flavor the chicken and also provide the cracker coating something to adhere to, which creates a wonderful crust.
How to Make Greek Yogurt Chicken
This yogurt marinated chicken recipe is incredibly easy to make with just a few minutes of prep, then let it sit in the fridge overnight before baking.
(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements.)
- Pound out the chicken. Pound each chicken breast to a little more than 3/4-inch at the thickest part. Transfer them to a large resealable plastic bag.
- Make the marinade and chill. Whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Worcestershire, and all the seasonings until well combined. Pour over the chicken; seal bag and toss to coat. Refrigerate overnight.
- Coat with crackers and butter. Place marinated chicken in a single layer in a greased 9×13 baking dish. Sprinkle the crushed crackers over the top and drizzle with the butter.
- Bake. Bake at 425F for 25 minutes (or until an instant read thermometer reads 165F.)
Don’t overcook the chicken
Serving Suggestions
This baked yogurt chicken pairs perfectly with any roasted vegetable, rice, or potatoes. Here are some of our favorites.
- Roasted vegetables. Try roasted broccoli, roasted carrots, or roasted beets.
- Rice. This dish pairs so well with our favorite mushroom rice or rice pilaf.
- Low carb. Cut back on the carbs with a side of mashed cauliflower or cauliflower rice.
Proper Storage
- Storing leftovers. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator wrapped tightly or in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freeze. Freezing leftovers is not our favorite, since once thawed the cracker coating tends to be soggy, but you can freeze if necessary. Allow to cool completely, then transfer them to a freezer-safe ziploc bag. The chicken will keep for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
- To reheat. To crisp leftovers up again, have the chicken in a single layer on a baking sheet and place in the oven at 400 degrees F for about 10 minutes, flipping halfway through. Or in your air fryer at 350 degrees for about 5 minutes. You can also reheat in the microwave, though the chicken won’t have that crispy outer texture.
More Easy Chicken Recipes:
- Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing
- Salsa Verde Chicken
- Chicken Tetrazzini
- Chicken Alfredo
- Chicken Cacciatore
- Chicken Pot Pie Noodle Skillet
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Baked Greek Yogurt Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 ounces each)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 20 Ritz crackers , crushed
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter ,melted
Instructions
- Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, pound each chicken breast to a little more than 3/4-inch at the thickest part. (Make sure your fillets are all the same thickness to ensure even cooking.)
- Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Worcestershire, and all the seasonings until well combined. Pour over the chicken; seal bag and toss to coat. Refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Coat a 13×9 baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Place chicken in the prepared pan. Sprinkle the crushed crackers over the top and drizzle with the butter.
- Transfer to the oven and bake for about 25 minutes or until an instant read thermometer reads 165F and the juices run clear.
- Serve with your favorite roasted vegetable and/or side salad!
This recipe was soooo delicious and very easy. I had chicken tenderloins on hand and used those without flattening. Great flavors and chicken was extremely moist and tender!
Easy and delicious!
I’m particular about which recipes I save and this one did not disappoint. The chicken was so incredibly moist and flavorful. Thank you!
Loved this so much…and so did my kids!
So happy to hear it, Sue!
Nice and crispy on the outside, and full of flavor! Make sure you leave it uncovered, and I broiled mine a couple minutes at the end!