Yogurt-Marinated Chicken Thighs (Indian Inspired)
A super-easy, super-fast, super-flavorful entree. Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are marinated in yogurt and a blend of Indian-inspired spices, and then broiled or grilled to perfection!
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 cup nonfat plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- ½ tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 8 (about 2 pounds, total) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine yogurt, oil, curry powder, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt; mix to combine.
- Add chicken thighs and toss until well-coated.
- Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes. You can also cover and refrigerate for up to 8 hours.
- Remove chicken from fridge and let stand for 15 minutes at room temperature.
Oven Method:
- Set oven to BROIL.
- Transfer chicken to a broiler pan or foil-lined baking sheet or broiler pan. Discard yogurt marinade.
- Broil chicken for 8 minutes; flip chicken thighs and broil 7 to 8 minutes more, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove from oven.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve.
Grill Method:
- Preheat grill to medium-high, about 425°F to 450°F.
- Brush the grill grates with oil.
- Place chicken thighs on grill and grill for 7 minutes per side, or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 165˚F.
IMPORTANT:
- If using bone-in chicken thighs, cook (or grill) for about 25 to 28 minutes, flipping the chicken thighs halfway through cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 216mg | Sodium: 865mg | Potassium: 794mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 662IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 163mg | Iron: 3mg
