Greek Yogurt Marinade
How to make a Greek Yogurt marinade for beef, chicken or pork.
Equipment
- 1 shallow bowl or zip lock bag
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano or thyme chopped or 1 teaspoon dried
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix all ingredients until smooth and well combined.
- Place meat in a zip-top bag or shallow dish and coat evenly with the marinade.
- Seal or cover and refrigerate for the recommended time (see notes below).
- Remove meat from marinade and shake off excess before grilling.
Notes
Chicken: Marinate for 1 to 4 hours. Great for juicy, tender chicken breasts or thighs.
Pork: Marinate for 2 to 6 hours. Perfect for pork chops or tenderloin.
Beef: Use on leaner cuts only; marinate for 1 to 3 hours. Avoid over-marinating as yogurt can break down texture.