Description
A deliciously spiced dish featuring tender chicken thighs marinated in yogurt and spices, perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Slice the chicken thighs into large strips, about 1-inch wide.
- In a large bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Add the chicken strips to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best flavor.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a standard 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Arrange half the sliced onions at the bottom of the loaf pan.
- Layer the marinated chicken strips above the onions, pressing down gently to fit them snugly.
- Scatter the remaining onion slices on top of the chicken.
- Cover the loaf pan with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Uncover and continue baking for another 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is browned and cooked through (internal temp: 165°F / 74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing into strips. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- You can substitute chicken breasts if preferred, but cooking time may vary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg