Description
A vibrant and flavorful dish of chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, then broiled to perfection for a smoky char.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 3/4 teaspoon table salt
- 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 (7-ounce) container plain Greek yogurt
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: Rub chicken with salt, pepper, and lime juice. In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, garlic, ginger, cumin, paprika, turmeric, and cayenne. Coat chicken in marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or up to 24 hours.
- Prepare: Preheat broiler or oven to 450°F (232°C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment. Arrange marinated chicken on the sheet.
- Cook Chicken: Broil for 15-20 minutes until edges are charred. Flip and cook for an additional 10 minutes. Ensure chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally.
Notes
Marinate the chicken a day in advance for deeper flavors. Adjust spices to your heat preference. For air frying, cook at 375°F for about 20-25 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg