Pesto Yogurt Baked Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

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1 whole chicken (3 1/2 to 4 pounds) cut into 8 pieces
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1/4 teaspoon coarse salt and ground pepper
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2 cups pesto-yogurt sauce
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2 garlic cloves
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

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Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. On a cutting board, sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt over garlic and roughly chop. Using a flat side of the knife blade, crush mixture into a paste. Transfer garlic paste to a large glass bowl and whisk in 1 tablespoon oil, pesto-yogurt sauce, and ground pepper. Add chicken pieces and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or up to overnight.

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Step 2

Arrange chicken, skin side up, on a foil and parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet. Bake until skin is crisp, and chicken is cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes.