Description
This Lebanese Lemon Garlic Chicken is a juicy, flavor-packed dish that’s tangy, garlicky, and perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend feasts. Marinated in creamy yogurt, fresh lemon, and bold garlic, the chicken is seared until golden and served with a silky, zesty lemon garlic yogurt sauce. Trust me, every bite is a burst of sunshine! Serve it with Lebanese bread to soak up all that goodness. #LebaneseChicken #GarlicLoversUnite
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 500g (1 lb) chicken tenderloin or breast, cut into 4cm (1.5″) squares, large vein removed
Lemon Garlic Marinade
- 4 tbsp Greek or plain yogurt
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp garlic, finely grated or crushed (~4 large cloves)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cooking salt/kosher salt (or 1/2 tsp table salt)
Lemon Garlic Yogurt Sauce
- 1 cup full-fat Greek or plain yogurt
- 3/4 tsp garlic, finely grated or crushed (~1 clove)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp tahini (hulled) or extra 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp+ water (to adjust consistency)
- 1 tsp cooking salt/kosher salt (or 1/2 tsp table salt)
For Cooking & Serving
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
- 1 tsp parsley, roughly chopped (or mix of mint and parsley)
- Lemon wedges and extra virgin olive oil (for garnish)
- Lebanese bread (for sauce mopping, optional)
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken
- In a bowl, combine all marinade ingredients.
- Add chicken pieces and toss to coat well.
- Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight in the fridge.
Make the Yogurt Sauce
- In a separate bowl, mix all sauce ingredients.
- Add water a little at a time to reach your desired sauce consistency.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Cook the Chicken
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add marinated chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Serve
- Plate chicken with lemon garlic yogurt sauce on the side or drizzled over the top.
- Garnish with lemon wedges and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
- Serve with warm Lebanese bread, if desired.
Notes
- Marinate longer for more flavor—overnight is ideal!
- Don’t skip the sauce—it adds a creamy, zesty balance to the savory chicken.
- This dish pairs well with couscous, rice pilaf, or a crisp cucumber salad.
- Double the yogurt sauce if you’re serving a crowd—people will want extra!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg