Yogurt-Marinated Chicken With Mushrooms and Sweet Potatoes

By ClaudiaJan

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 4 4-ounce chicken cutlets
• 1/4 cup walnuts
• 2/3 cup quinoa, rinsed well
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1 tablespoon plus 3 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 large sweet potato (about 12 ounces), peeled and thinly sliced
• 1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded
• 1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, halved if large
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, mix together the yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ⅛ teaspoon pepper. Add the chicken and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.

2. Heat oven to 450° F. Spread the walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet and toast, tossing occasionally, until fragrant, 4 to 5 minutes. Let cool and coarsely chop.

3. Meanwhile, cook the quinoa according to the package directions. Fold in the walnuts, parsley, 2 teaspoons of the oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and ⅛ teaspoon pepper.

4. Divide the potato, mushrooms, and thyme between 2 rimmed baking sheets; toss with 1 tablespoon of the remaining oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and ⅛ teaspoon pepper. Roast, rotating the sheets once, until tender, 13 to 15 minutes. Drizzle with the vinegar and toss gently.

5. Heat the remaining 1 teaspoon of oil in a large cast-iron or other nonstick skillet over medium heat. Wipe the excess marinade off the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Serve with the quinoa and vegetables.

Tip

The yogurt in the marinade not only flavors the chicken but also acts as a tenderizer. Try it with lamb, too.

Nutritional Information

Calories 470; Fat 15g; Sat Fat 2g; Cholesterol 63mg; Sodium 739mg; Protein 35g; Carbohydrate 47g; Sugar 9g; Fiber 6g; Iron 6mg; Calcium 108mg