Description
A flavorful Middle Eastern chicken dish featuring a creamy yogurt marinade that enhances tenderness and spices, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 600g boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best flavor.
- Preheat the grill or skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- Remove from heat, let rest for a few minutes, then slice and serve with pita, veggies, or on a salad.
Notes
For the best flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight. Adjust spices to preference and consider using regular plain yogurt if Greek yogurt is unavailable.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken shawarma, yogurt marinade, Middle Eastern cuisine, grilling, easy dinner