Lemon Yogurt Grilled Chicken Thighs
Chicken thighs marinate in tangy Greek yogurt, lemon, and garlic for 15 minutes, then sear in a hot skillet until crispy and cooked through. Juicy, garlicky, and ready in under 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Mix yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, and garlic in a bowl.
Step 2
Coat chicken thighs with the yogurt mixture and marinate 15 minutes.
Step 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, ~90 seconds.
Step 4
Add chicken skin-side down and sear without moving until skin is golden, 6–7 minutes.
Step 5
Flip and cook 8–10 minutes until internal temp hits 165°F, meat fully opaque.
Step 6
Rest 3 minutes, then serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- 12-inch skillet
- instant-read thermometer
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