Chicken Thighs With Indian Spices And Yogurt Recipes

TANDOORI CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• In a small bowl stir together yogurt, olive oil, and all of the spices.
• Rub yogurt marinade over chicken thighs and place in a bowl.
• Cover and leave to marinade for a minimum of two hours to overnight.
• Once well-marinated, preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Spread the marinated chicken thighs skin side up in a 8 by 8 inch parchment or foil lined pan.
• Bake in oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until juices run clear and the internal temperature of the chicken is 165 degrees F.
• If you would like to crisp up your chicken even further, turn on broiler and broil chicken for one to two minutes or until it has reached desired crispiness.
• Take chicken out of oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before enjoying.
• Sprinkle with cilantro and fresh lime, optional

YOGURT-MARINATED CHICKEN THIGHS (INDIAN INSPIRED)

Steps:

• 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.

CHICKEN THIGHS WITH INDIAN SPICES AND YOGURT

Steps:

• 1, In a shallow bowl mix curry powder, coriander, cumin, ginger and 1/4 tsp of salt. 2. Sprinkle spices evenly over chicken thighs. 3. Heat olive oil in a pan. Add chicken and cook on meadium high for 6 minutes on each side. 4. Meanwhile combine yogurt, cilantro, garlic and remaining 1/4 tsp of salt in a bowl. 5. Serve chicken over a serving of couscous or brown rice with yogurt sauce.

INDIAN-SPICED CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• COMBINE yogurt, lemon juice, ginger, garlic and spices in food processor and process until smooth. PLACE chicken in zip-close bag; add yogurt mixture, turning to coat. Refrigerate for about 2 hours. PREHEAT oven to 425°F. Remove chicken from marinade and arrange on baking sheet with sides. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until done all the way to center. SPRINKLE with cheese and return to oven until cheese is melted, about 3 minutes longer.

ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH CAULIFLOWER AND HERBY YOGURT

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425 degrees and set a rack in the center.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the coriander, paprika and Aleppo pepper with 1 tablespoon oil and a big pinch of salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the bowl and toss to coat in the oil and spices. Arrange the chicken, skin-side up, on a large baking sheet.
• Add the cauliflower, shallots, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper to the bowl. Toss to coat, then arrange the vegetables in a single layer surrounding the chicken.
• Bake until the chicken is deep golden brown and cooked through and the cauliflower is browned, tossing the vegetables once or twice, about 40 minutes. (If the chicken is done before the cauliflower, transfer the thighs to a plate, cover, and continue cooking the cauliflower until golden brown.)
• While the chicken bakes, prepare the yogurt sauce: Whisk the yogurt, mint, cilantro, lemon juice and grated garlic with a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
• Transfer the chicken and vegetables to a platter and top with any juices left on the sheet pan and a squeeze of lemon juice. Serve with a swoop of yogurt on the side, and fresh cilantro, if desired.

GARLIC-CURRY CHICKEN THIGHS WITH YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix garlic, oil, curry powder, 1 cup yogurt, 2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 cup water in a large bowl. Working in batches, add chicken thighs and turn to coat, using your hands to rub marinade under skin of each thigh. Transfer to a resealable plastic bag and chill at least 3 hours or up to overnight.
• Position a rack in upper third of oven and preheat to 425°F. Transfer marinated chicken, skin side up, to a 13x9" baking dish. Roast chicken until skin is browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of chicken registers 165°F, about 35 minutes. If chicken skin starts to burn, move pan to a lower rack to finish cooking.
• Transfer chicken to a serving platter, reserving pan juices. Whisk lemon juice, 1/4 cup pan juices, remaining 1 cup yogurt, and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt in a medium bowl. If sauce is too thick, add more pan juices. Serve sauce alongside chicken.
• Do Ahead
• Chicken can marinate up to 1 day before cooking. Keep chilled.

INDIAN CURRIED CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Season cubed chicken with salt and pepper and set aside.
• Preheat a large dry skillet over medium heat. Add curry powder and toast until lightly browned and fragrant, stirring constantly, 2 to 3 minutes. Add paprika, cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric and roast, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in onion, garlic, and bay leaf. Pour in olive oil and mix to combine.
• Mix chicken, coconut milk, yogurt, tomato paste, salt, and pepper into the spices in the skillet. Stir well to combine. Mix in chickpeas, peas, and pineapple. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove bay leaf and stir in lemon juice and cayenne pepper. Simmer for 5 more minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking.

SPICY YOGURT CHICKEN

Steps:

• With a sharp knife, make a few slashes in each drumstick. Mix the remaining ingredients in a bowl, season to taste. Add the drumsticks, rubbing the mixture well into the meat. If you have time, cover and chill for 30 mins.
• Remove the drumsticks from the marinade, shaking off the excess. Cook them on the barbecue for 20-25 mins, turning occasionally, until cooked through.