Lemon and yogurt marinade recipe
Created by The Tesco Recipes team
The secret of this yogurt marinade is the lactic acid and calcium that gently break down proteins to leave meat really tender. Leave it to work its magic for at least 8 hours, or up to 24 for the best results. This easy marinade recipe works really well with chicken thighs or any cut of chicken for that matter, and it comes together in just 15 minutes.
See method- Serves 4
- Takes 15 mins plus at least 8 hrs marinating
- 62 calories / serving
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Ingredients
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
- 150g Greek-style yogurt
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
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- Energy
- 260kJ 62.0kcal
- Fat
- 5g
- Saturates
- 3g
- Salt
- 1.5g
- Sugars
- 2g
of the Reference intake
Carbohydrate 3.2gProtein 1.9gFibre 0.1g
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Method
In a bowl, combine the minced garlic, lemon zest and juice, Greek-style yogurt, olive oil, salt and a pinch of black pepper.
- Add your protein (chicken thighs are great here), mix until coated, then cover and marinate in the fridge overnight or for up to 24 hours.
- When you’re ready to cook, lift the protein out of the marinade, shaking to remove any excess, and fry until golden and cooked through. Discard the remaining marinade.
- To serve: This recipe is for the marinade only, so don't forget to buy your protein and veg. Fry until golden and cooked through.
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- Food safety: Never use a marinade that has been in contact with raw meat or seafood without thoroughly cooking it, as it can contain harmful bacteria.
