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Garlic, Lemon & Yogurt Marinated Chicken

Chicken legs marinated in Greek yogurt, garlic scapes, lemon, oregano, parsley and grapeseed oil, then baked or grilled.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Status To Try
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken legs thighs included
  • 4 garlic scapes
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 Tbsp grapeseed oil
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 medium lemon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp fresh cracked pepper
  • 3 sprigs fresh parsley

Instructions
 

  • Mince the garlic scapes and combine with yogurt, grapeseed oil, juice from the lemon, oregano, salt and cracked pepper. Stir until mixed well.
  • Roughly chop the parsley and add it to the marinade.
  • Coat chicken pieces with marinade and place in a baking dish. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator and let it sit for 10 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Bake chicken for 45 minutes or until golden brown on top. The chicken can also be cooked on the grill.
Keyword lemon chicken, main-dishes-poultry, yogurt
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