Exquisite Chicken Bake with Greek Yogurt
Elevate your comfort food experience with this Exquisite Chicken Bake featuring juicy chicken breast baked to perfection, enveloped in a creamy Greek yogurt marinade and topped with crispy panko breadcrumbs. This dish combines wholesome ingredients and aromatic herbs, making it perfect for family dinners or impressing guests at gatherings. With its simple preparation and rich flavors, this recipe is sure to bring warmth and satisfaction to your dining table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken breasts in this mixture.
- Place the coated chicken in a baking dish and sprinkle panko breadcrumbs evenly on top.
- Drizzle olive oil over the breadcrumbs before baking.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the top is golden brown.
- Let rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg