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Yogurt-Marinated Chicken & Garlic Sauce
Yogurt-Marinated Chicken & Garlic Sauce

Yogurt-Marinated Chicken & Garlic Sauce

plus Lemony Couscous & Chili-Roasted Carrots

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamPublished on February 12, 2025

If you’ve never tried marinating your meat in yogurt before, prepare to be amazed. Here, the not-so-secret ingredient is a total game changer for tenderizing chicken quickly—plus, it forms a super-flavorful crust in the pan. Juicy and tender, it’s paired with lemony couscous and chili-roasted carrots, plus a creamy, tangy, garlicky sauce for drizzling over top. Ready to MEAT your match?

Tags:
Calorie Smart
Protein Smart
Carb Smart
Allergens:
Milk
Wheat

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total Time35 minutes
Prep Time10 minutes
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

serving amount

1 clove

Garlic

1 unit

Lemon

2 tablespoon

Yogurt

(Contains: Milk)

1 tablespoon

Tunisian Spice Blend

10 ounce

Chicken Cutlets

6 ounce

Asparagus

¼ ounce

Cilantro

1 teaspoon

Chili Flakes

1.5 tablespoon

Sour Cream

(Contains: Milk)

2.5 ounce

Israeli Couscous

(Contains: Wheat)

1 unit

Chicken Stock Concentrate

12 ounce

Carrots

Not included in your delivery

Salt

Olive Oil

Pepper

Butter

(Contains: Milk)

Nutrition Values

/ per serving
Calories550 kcal
Fat26 g
Saturated Fat8 g
Carbohydrate40 g
Sugar6 g
Dietary Fiber5 g
Protein40 g
Cholesterol130 mg
Sodium940 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Utensils

Zester
Paper Towel
Medium Bowl
Peeler
Baking Sheet
Small Bowl
Large Pan
Small pot

Instructions

Marinate Chicken
1

• Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce. • Peel and mince garlic. Zest and quarter lemon. • In a medium bowl, combine Tunisian Spice Blend, half the yogurt, half the garlic (you’ll use the rest of the yogurt and garlic later), 1 TBSP olive oil, 1 tsp salt, a squeeze of lemon juice, and pepper. (For 4 servings, use 2 TBSP olive oil and 2 tsp salt.) • Pat chicken* dry with paper towels. Add to bowl with marinade and turn to coat. Set aside until ready to use in Step 4.

Prep & Roast Carrots
2

• Trim, peel, and cut carrots on a diagonal into 1⁄2-inch-thick pieces. Roughly chop cilantro. • Toss carrots on a baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and a pinch of chili flakes. • Roast on top rack until golden brown and tender, 20-25 minutes.

Trim and discard woody bottom ends from asparagus. Swap in asparagus for carrots. Roast until lightly browned and tender, 10-12 minutes. (Save carrots for another use.)

Make Sauce
3

• While carrots roast, in a small bowl, combine sour cream, remaining yogurt, and remaining garlic to taste. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in water 1 tsp at a time until mixture reaches a drizzling consistency.

Cook Chicken
4

• Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large, preferably nonstick, pan over medium heat. • Remove chicken from marinade; allow excess to drip off. Add to pan and cook until browned and cooked through, 6-8 minutes per side. TIP: Lower heat if chicken begins to brown too quickly. • Turn off heat; transfer to a cutting board to rest. Once cool enough to handle, slice crosswise.

Cook Couscous
5

• Meanwhile, melt 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) in a small pot over medium-high heat. Add couscous and a pinch of salt; cook, stirring, until toasted, 30 seconds. • Stir in stock concentrate and 3⁄4 cup water (1 1⁄2 cups for 4). Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until couscous is tender, 6-8 minutes. • Fluff couscous with a fork; stir in lemon zest to taste. Season with salt and pepper.

Serve
6

• Divide chicken, couscous, and carrots between plates. Top chicken with garlic sauce and cilantro; sprinkle with remaining chili flakes if desired. Serve with remaining lemon wedges on the side.

Poultry is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 165°.

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