Creamy Lemon Chicken Recipe

Name: Creamy Lemon Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup lemon low fat yogurt; ⅓ cup seasoned rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon minced ginger, about a 1-inch piece; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon cinnamon or ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice; 1 pinch ground nutmeg (omit if using pumpkin pie spice) (optional); 1 pinch ground allspice (omit if using pumpkin pie spice) (optional); ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 12 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or 1 12 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts

Servings: persons

½ cup lemon low fat yogurt
⅓ cup seasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon minced ginger, about a 1-inch piece
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon cinnamon or ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 pinch ground nutmeg (omit if using pumpkin pie spice) (optional)
1 pinch ground allspice (omit if using pumpkin pie spice) (optional)
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 12 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or 1 12 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts

1
In a large zip top bag, combine yogurt, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, cumin, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, salt, and pepper; set aside.
2
Pound chicken to 1/2-inch thickness; cut into 1-1/2-inch wide strips.
3
Add chicken to yogurt mixture; toss to coat.
4
Press out as much air as possible and seal the bag; refrigerate at least 20 minutes or up to 24 hours.
5
Cover broiler pan with foil and preheat broiler.
6
Lay chicken strips on broiler pan and brush with marinade.
7
Discard any leftover marinade.
8
Broil chicken until no longer pink in center, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.

146

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup lemon low fat yogurt, ⅓ cup seasoned rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon minced ginger, about a 1-inch piece, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Creamy Lemon Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Lemon Chicken

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions