Nutritional Recipes

Easy Yogurt Chicken

Written by COA Nutrition Team On April 11, 2025

The most tender, flavorful, delicious chicken? This Yogurt Chicken is in the running! This easy chicken recipe is delicious on its own, shredded for kids, or added to pasta, rice, or another favorite meal. Plus, it stores well and can be served cold or warm.

INGREDIENTS

1 pound chicken tenders
¼ cup plain regular or Greek yogurt (whole-milk preferred)
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS

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° 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° 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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Yes, you should get an air fryer!

There are a lot of questions popping out when it comes to this latest kitchen craze. Is it worth buying an air fryer? Here are some reasons why we think so: • Easy to clean • Easy to use • Safe to use • Healthier meals • Doesn’t take up much space • Faster Than Oven Cooking An air fryer is an incredibly easy way to cook just about anything. You place the food in a fryer-style basket and hot air rapidly circulates all around the food, making the food crisp – much like deep-frying, but without the oil. You can cook anything you’d make in the oven. So, yes, DO IT!