Garlic Chicken Recipe

Name: Garlic Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt; ¼ cup lemon juice, fresh; 2 tablespoons garlic, minced (about 6 cloves); ½ teaspoon salt, DIVIDED; ½ teaspoon black pepper, DIVIDED; ¼ teaspoon cardamom, ground; ¼ teaspoon cumin, ground; ¼ teaspoon cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, ground; 36 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 6 oz.each; 1 cup fat-free low-sodium chicken broth; 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
¼ cup lemon juice, fresh
2 tablespoons garlic, minced (about 6 cloves)
½ teaspoon salt, DIVIDED
½ teaspoon black pepper, DIVIDED
¼ teaspoon cardamom, ground
¼ teaspoon cumin, ground
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg, ground
36 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 6 oz.each
1 cup fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped

1
Combine yogurt, juice, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, cardamon, cumin, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large zip top plastic bag.
2
Add the chicken; seal.
3
Marinate in refrigerator overnight, turning bag occasionally.
4
Remove chicken from bag, RESERVING marinade: pat chickn dry with paper towels.
5
Combine reserved marinade and broth.
6
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
7
Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
8
Add half of the chicken to pan; cook 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until browned.
9
Repeat procedure with remaining chicken.
10
Return chicken to pan: pour broth mixture over chicken.
11
Bring to a boil.
12
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 12 minutes or until chicken is done.
13
Place chicken on a serving platter: discard liquid in pan.
14
Sprinkle chicken with parsley.

624

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

100

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.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt, ¼ cup lemon juice, fresh, 2 tablespoons garlic, minced (about 6 cloves), ½ teaspoon salt, DIVIDED, and more.

Yes, Garlic 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.

Garlic Chicken

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