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Juicy Roasted Chicken Thighs Marinated in Yogurt

Oven Roasted Greek Yogurt Chicken

Kristina Cadelina
Get ready to indulge in this delicious combination of spices and succulent chicken thighs. My Juicy Roasted Chicken Thighs Marinated in Yogurt makes a wonderful weeknight meal! Boneless chicken thighs are coated with greek yogurt and an aromatic tandoori-inspired spice blend. All you need is a sheet pan and some simple ingredients!
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Prep Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 223 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound chicken thighs boneless and skinless
  • 1/2 cup greek yogurt plain
  • 1/4 lemon
  • salt as needed
  • black pepper as needed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced, optional garnish
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped, optional garnish

Tandoori Spice Blend

Instructions
 

  • Rinse raw chicken if needed and pat dry with a paper towel. Then add it to a large bowl and add the greek yogurt. 
  • In a small bowl or container, add spices and combine gently with a small whisk. Add the spices to the chicken and the greek yogurt. Combine chicken, yogurt and spices either by hand or using a rubber spatula. Make sure the chicken is coated evenly. Cover the bowl and place in the fridge for 2-4 hours over overnight. 
  • The next day, preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper. Place the chicken in a single layer on the baking sheet. You can add the leftover marinade to the top of the chicken or discard excess marinade. Add some salt. Drizzle the lemon juice on the chicken.
  • Roast the chicken in the oven for 20 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer reaches 165 degrees F when placed in the thickest part of the chicken.

Notes

Notes:
Storing and reheating: Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave for about 60 seconds.
Helpful tips: This dish is cooked in the oven at a high temperature of 450 degrees. It will give a little charred look to the ends similar to tandoori. 
For easy clean up, line your baking sheet with parchment paper. 
You can cook this in the air fryer or use a grill pan or outdoor grill. Chicken needs to be an internal temperature of 165 degree F no matter how it is prepared. 
For best results, do not overcrowd the sheet pan. Overcrowding will mess with the cooking time and also it will cause the food to steam and not roast. 

Nutrition

Calories: 223kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 17gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 59mgSodium: 65mgPotassium: 234mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 435IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Chicken Thighs, Greek Yogurt, Greek Yogurt Chicken
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