Spiced Chicken Thighs With Yogurt Sauce Recipe

Name: Spiced Chicken Thighs With Yogurt Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked brown rice; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; ¼ teaspoon ground ginger; ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper; ½ teaspoon salt, divided; 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 pounds); cooking spray; 1 -2 garlic clove, minced; 1 (6 ounce) carton plain fat-free yogurt; 2 teaspoons dried basil

Servings: persons

1 cup uncooked brown rice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
½ teaspoon salt, divided
8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 pounds)
cooking spray
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
1 (6 ounce) carton plain fat-free yogurt
2 teaspoons dried basil

1
Cook brown rice according to package directions.
2
Combine cumin and next 4 ingredients (through pepper) in a bowl; stir in 1/4 tsp salt.
3
Sprinkle 1/3 spice mixture over chicken.
4
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
5
Coat pan with cooking spray.
6
Add chicken to pan, spiced side down.
7
Sprinkle other side of chicken with 1/3 spice mixture, keeping last 1/3 of spices in bowl.
8
Cook chicken 6 minutes on each side or until done.
9
Combine yogurt, remaining spice mixture, remaining 1/4 tsp salt, basil, and garlic in a bowl, stirring well.
10
Serve with chicken and rice.

582

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 1 cup uncooked brown rice, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1 teaspoon ground turmeric, and more.

Yes, Spiced Chicken Thighs With Yogurt Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spiced Chicken Thighs With Yogurt Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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