Ingredients
1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Yogurt Sauce:
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and spices. Add chicken and coat well. Cover and marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight in the refrigerator.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) or heat grill/skillet over medium-high heat.
- Remove chicken from marinade, shaking off excess. Cook on a baking sheet, grill, or pan for 15–20 minutes, turning halfway, until cooked through and slightly charred.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
- Mix yogurt sauce ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve chicken in pita or wraps with yogurt sauce, fresh veggies, or over rice bowls.
Notes
Add smoked paprika to the marinade for deeper flavor.
Swap yogurt sauce for tahini-garlic sauce for variety.
Serve as a bowl with rice, roasted vegetables, and pickled onions.
Use chicken breasts for a lighter version; grill instead of roast if preferred.
Store cooked chicken and sauce separately in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus 1 hour marinating)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Roasting
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg