Broiled Chicken Thighs In Yogurt Recipe

Name: Broiled Chicken Thighs In Yogurt
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs chicken thighs (8); 1 cup plain yogurt; salt and pepper; vegetable oil, for the broiler rack; For the coriander sauce; 1 medium onion; 2 garlic cloves; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons ground coriander; 1 cup plain yogurt; 3 -5 sprigs fresh coriander (cilantro); 1/2 cup sour cream

Servings: persons

2 1/2 lbs chicken thighs (8)
1 cup plain yogurt
salt and pepper
vegetable oil, for the broiler rack
For the coriander sauce
1 medium onion
2 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons ground coriander
1 cup plain yogurt
3 -5 sprigs fresh coriander (cilantro)
1/2 cup sour cream

1
PREPARE THE CHICKEN: Put the chicken thighs in a large bowl and pour the plain yogurt over the top. Season the yogurt with salt and pepper.
2
Turn the chicken thighs with your hands until the chicken is well coated with yogurt, then cover the bowl tightly and set aside to marinate in the refrigerator 3-4 hours.
3
Heat the broiler. Brush the rack in the broiler pan with oil. Lift the pieces of chicken out of the bowl and with metal spatula, scrape off the yogurt, discarding it.
4
Dry the chicken pieces with paper towels and arrange them on the broiler rack.
5
Broil the thighs 3-4 inches from the heat until the tops are very brown, about 8-10 minutes. Turn the pieces over.
6
Continue broiling until the pieces are very brown and no pink juice runs out when they are pierced with a 2-pronged fork, 7-10 minutes longer. While the chicken is cooking, make the sauce.
7
CORIANDER SAUCE: Chop the onion and finely chop the garlic. Heat the oil in a saucepan and saute the onion until soft and starting to brown. Add the ground coriander and garlic and continue cooking over low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly. Puree the onion mixture with yogurt in a food processor. Add the fresh coriander (cilantro) and puree just until it is chopped.
8
Return to the saucepan. Pour in the sour cream, then season with salt and pepper. Heat the sauce, stirring constantly. Taste for seasoning and keep warm. (When heating a sauce that contains sour cream or yogurt, do not let it boil or it will separate.).
9
To serve, arrange 2 chicken thighs on each warmed plate and spoon the sauce around them. A nice tabouleh salad would go perfectly with this dish and I recommend Tabouleh Recipe #91403.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 lbs chicken thighs (8), 1 cup plain yogurt, salt and pepper, vegetable oil, for the broiler rack, and more.

Yes, Broiled Chicken Thighs In Yogurt falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Broiled Chicken Thighs In Yogurt

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