Description
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!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Combine: In a large mixing bowl, combine yogurt, oil, curry powder, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt; mix to combine.
- Coat: Add chicken thighs and toss until well-coated.
- Marinate: Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes. You can also cover and refrigerate for up to 8 hours.
- Temper: 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.
Notes
If using bone-in chicken thighs, cook (or grill) for about 25 to 28 minutes, flipping the chicken thighs halfway through cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Broiling or Grilling
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 chicken thighs
- Calories: 352 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 865 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 48 g
- Cholesterol: 216 mg
Keywords: curry chicken, yogurt marinated chicken, Indian inspired, chicken thighs, easy dinner