Ingredients
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- 3 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon coriander powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin powder
- 2 teaspoons cardamom powder
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs on a cutting board and optionally pound them with a meat tenderizer for extra tenderness.
- In a large bowl or zip bag, combine chicken thighs with yogurt, minced garlic, spices, vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to coat the chicken.
- Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight for best flavor absorption.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken for about 8-10 minutes per side until cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
- Let the chicken rest before slicing into strips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh (approximately 140g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 115mg