Greek Style Chicken

Need a simple dinner? You have got to try out this recipe. The chicken is flavorful and tender I highly recommend this recipe. I paired it with baked asparagus and mushrooms that I topped with Italian cheese. I hope you all enjoy this recipe as much as my friends and I did.

Ingredients:

• 8 chicken thighs
• 5.3 oz. container, plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 tbsp dried oregano, garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• OPTIONAL: pinch of red pepper flakes and parsley
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Directions:

1. Spray a 9x13 pan with cooking spray. Preheat the oven to 400F
2. In a medium bowl mix yogurt, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. While mixing, stir in the olive oil until creamy and blended.
3. Place chicken thighs in a large seal-able storage bag or you can dip the chicken thighs into the yogurt mixture. You can also spoon the mixture over the chicken.
4. Marinate the chicken for an hour to two hours
5. Place the chicken in the pan  and lightly dust with paprika
6. Bake for about 30 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165F
7. If desired, season chicken with paprika, and parsley

If you would like to make the asparagus side, you will need:

• 1 bundle of fresh asparagus
• 1 cup chopped mushrooms
• salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder
• Italian shredded cheese

1. Spray a oven safe skillet with cooking spray. 
2. Clean the asparagus and cut the ends off. Add the asparagus to the pan.
3. Cut the mushrooms and add them to the asparagus
4. Bake for approximately 10 minutes or to your desired texture.
5. Sprinkle with the Italian shredded cheese and allow the cheese to melt.