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Marinated Chicken Thigh Loaf

Recipe from Mediterranean Diet Plan, from their Instagram reelWritten down by ReelsMeals from the caption and voiceover. Added 24 October 2026.

15 minutes to prep, 55 to cook. A flavorful, low‑effort chicken thigh loaf marinated in tangy yoghurt, lemon, and warming spices. The tender, juicy meat is perfect for salads, wraps, or souvlaki, making it a versatile centerpiece for any meal.

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Marinated Chicken Thigh Loaf by Mediterranean Diet Plan, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. In a large bowl, combine the yoghurt, lemon juice, olive oil, paprika, ground coriander, ground turmeric, sliced red onion, chopped coriander, sea salt and cracked black pepper, mixing until smooth. Add the chicken thighs and toss thoroughly so every piece is well coated.

  2. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for maximum flavor; a minimum of 30 minutes will still impart good taste.

  3. Preheat the oven to 350°F fan‑forced. Pack the marinated chicken tightly into a lined loaf tin, pressing it down firmly so there are no gaps.

  4. Cover the tin loosely with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for a further 15 minutes, until the top is lightly golden and the chicken is cooked through, with clear juices bubbling.

  5. Allow the loaf to rest in the tin for 10 minutes, then lift it out using the baking paper. Slice thickly or thinly and drizzle with any juices collected in the tin.

Tips while you cook

Plan the marination time
Refrigerate the marinated chicken for at least 2 hours to develop flavor.
Pack tightly in the tin
Press the chicken firmly into the lined loaf tin to eliminate gaps before baking.
Use foil then uncover
Cover loosely with foil for the first 40 minutes, then remove foil for the final 15 minutes.
Rest before slicing
Allow the loaf to rest in the tin for 10 minutes before lifting out and slicing.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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