Baked Kefir-Marinated Chicken Breast

Dietary, low-calorie — benefits in every bite! Chicken breast in kefir in the oven turns out especially tender and juicy, and well-chosen spices give the meat a unique aroma. Any side dish will suit this breast, and fresh vegetables and herbs will complement the meal.
cook time: 1h 5 min
Ethan Rowley
Baked Kefir-Marinated Chicken Breast

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

95
Calories
2g
Fat
2g
Carbs
18g
Protein

Ingredients (6 portions)

Basic:

Garlic 3 clove
Salt to taste
Chicken breasts 700 g
Paprika 0.5 tsp
Turmeric 0.3 tsp
Basil (dried) 0.5 tsp
Kefir 250 ml
Ginger powder 0.3 tsp

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to bake chicken breast in kefir in the oven? Prepare all the necessary ingredients. If you have frozen meat, defrost it first. Read about all the intricacies of proper defrosting in a separate article, link at the end of the recipe.

Step 2

Step 2
Remove the skin from the chicken breast. Separate the meat from the bone.

Step 3

Step 3
Cut the fillet into portions like chops.

Step 4

Step 4
Place the meat in a baking dish. Add salt to taste. Read about how to choose a baking dish in a separate article at the link at the end of the recipe.

Step 5

Step 5
Add your favorite spices. Today I used basil, turmeric, ginger and paprika.

Step 6

Step 6
Peel the garlic and chop it. You can pass the garlic cloves through a press, cut them with a knife or grate them. Add minced garlic to the chicken.

Step 7

Step 7
Rub each piece well with salt and spices.

Step 8

Step 8
Pour kefir over the meat, stir and leave to marinate for 30 minutes to 2 hours. Half an hour before cooking, turn on the oven to 180 degrees.

Step 9

Step 9
Place the pan with marinated chicken in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for about 30 minutes. The exact time depends on your oven. You can learn about the operating features of ovens by reading a separate article, link at the end of the recipe.

Step 10

Step 10
Chicken breast in kefir is ready!

Step 11

Step 11
Bon appetit!

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