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Cumin Yogurt Marinated Chicken Thighs

Cumin Yogurt Marinated Chicken Thighs

Boneless chicken thighs marinated in Greek yogurt, lemon, garlic, ginger, cumin, and coriander, then roasted until browned.
Prep Time 50 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Sheet pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Meat thermometer

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole milk Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions
 

Cooking

  • Mix. Stir the yogurt, oil, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, spices, and salt.
  • Marinate. Coat the thighs and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Heat. Heat the oven to 425 F.
  • Roast. Roast 35 to 40 minutes, turning once, until 165 F.
  • Finish. Rest 5 minutes and top with cilantro.

Notes

Substitutions: Use dairy free yogurt.
Tips: Leave a thin coat of marinade on the chicken.
Storage: Refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Nutrition is calculated per serving.
Keyword Chicken Thighs, Cumin, cumin yogurt marinated chicken thighs, Greek Yogurt, Lemon Juice