Seared Chicken with Yogurt Sauce

By LaurenCocch16

Ingredients

• 12 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1/2 cup plain green yogurt
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped, then smashed into a paste
• 1 lemon, quartered & de-seeded
• salt/pepper
• 1 Tbsp + 2 tsp olive oil, divided

Preparation

Step 1

1. Pat the chicken dry, season with salt & pepper on both side.

2. Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in large nonstick pan on medium-high heat until hot. Working in batches, add the seasoned chicken. Cook 3-5 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate; loosely cover the cooked chicken with aluminum foil and set aside in a warm place.

3. In small bowl, combine yogurt, juice of all 4 lemon wedges, and garlic paste. Drizzle with 2 tsp olive oil. Season with salt & pepper. Serve yogurt sauce on side with chicken.