The most tender, flavorful, delicious chicken? This Yogurt Chicken is in the running! The easy chicken recipe is delicious on its own, shredded for kids, or added to pasta, rice, or another favorite meal.
We love Baked Chicken Tenders, Italian Chicken Cutlets, and Chicken Nuggets, and I wanted to try to have another easy option in the rotation that wasn’t breaded.
This yogurt chicken is fast, flavorful, and so tender from the yogurt in the marinade.
It’s great alongside Butter Noodles, Cheesy Rice, or another starch, or it can be served over salad, in wraps, or even as a simple baby snack.
I usually make this recipe in the air fryer, but you can also bake it. It’s very flexible and quick to prepare. And it can be served warm or cold, too.
Why This Recipe Works
These yogurt chicken tenders are mixed with yogurt and pantry spices to make a quick marinade. It’s incredibly tender and perfect for shredding, which makes it a great chicken recipe for babies, toddlers, and really anyone who’s interested!
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Ingredients You Need
To make this yogurt chicken recipe for kids, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- Chicken tenders: I love using chicken tenders here since they are thin and cook so fast, but you can also cut chicken breast into strips or use boneless chicken thighs.
- Yogurt: Greek or regular plain whole-milk yogurt helps make the chicken super moist.
- Spices: I use a mix of garlic powder, cumin, oregano, and salt to flavor the chicken.
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“Delicious and easy! Been looking for ways to make chicken tasty and appealing for my daughter and she loved it 🙂” —Chloe
Step-by-Step Instructions
Below is an overview of how to make this yogurt chicken recipe. Scroll to the end of the post for the full information and recipe.
Step 1. Add all of the ingredients to a wide pie plate or bowl.
Step 2. Stir to coat well. Cover and marinate.
Step 3. Preheat the air fryer or oven and add the chicken.
Step 4. Cook until just cooked through. Serve warm, room temperature, or chilled.
TIP: I usually don’t turn this over since it cooks so fast, but you can if you’d like to.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Marinating chicken in yogurt helps the chicken stay very moist and very tender.
No, leave it on and cook the chicken as directed. The marinade will be absorbed into the chicken adding flavor and tenderness.
I prefer to use plain whole milk Greek yogurt. You can use regular style yogurt, too, if you prefer.
Serving Suggestions
We love to pair this recipe with one or two of the following:
How to Store
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Serve warm, room temperature, or chilled.
Best Tips for Success
- Shred, slice, or dice for easy eating as needed.
- Use plain whole-milk Greek or regular yogurt.
- To make these with whole chicken breast, slice it into 1-inch strips and proceed with the recipe.
- To make with chicken thighs, follow the recipe as written and increase the cooking time by 2-4 minutes, or cook until the chicken registers 160 degrees F with an instant-read meat thermometer.
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Yogurt Chicken (Baked or Air Fried)
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- ¼ cup plain regular or Greek yogurt (I use whole-milk yogurt)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Add the chicken, yogurt, and spices to a wide bowl. Mix with a fork to coat the chicken. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 8 hours.
- To air-fry: Heat the air fryer to 400 degrees F. Coat the tray with nonstick spray. When heated, add the chicken and cook for 8 minutes.
- To bake in the oven: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet or pie plate with either nonstick spray or parchment paper. Place chicken onto the prepared pan and bake for 12-14 minutes or until cooked through.
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Notes
- Serve warm, room temperature, or chilled. Shred, slice, or dice for easy eating as needed.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Use plain whole-milk Greek or regular yogurt.
- To make these with whole chicken breast, slice it into 1-inch strips and proceed with the recipe.
- To make with chicken thighs, follow the recipe as written and increase the cooking time by 2-4 minutes, or cook until the chicken registers 160 degrees F with an instant read meat thermometer.
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This post was first published in September 2022.
Delicious and easy! Been looking for ways to make chicken tasty and appealing for my daughter and she loved it 🙂
Delicious and easy! Been looking for ways make chicken tasty for my daughter and she loved it 🙂
This is amazing! Not only does it check the quick and easy boxes but the chicken turned out flavorful and tender. I will be making this frequently!
So glad that you enjoyed it!
This was so good the whole family enjoyed it!
This looks so delish! Do you think it would do well in an instant pot, or better to bake it? Thank you!
I am not 100% sure that the yogurt would be okay (and not separate) if you leave it in a crockpot for a long duration of time.
I make this is my air fryer all the time and it turns out great! I even accidentally pressure cooked it and it was fine, but the chicken shredded.