Spicy Yogurt Chicken Recipe Recipe

Name: Spicy Yogurt Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup plain yogurt; 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 2 teaspoons hot paprika; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, in 1 1/2-inch cubes

Servings: persons

1 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons hot paprika
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, in 1 1/2-inch cubes

1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, ginger, salt, smoked paprika, hot paprika, garlic, black pepper, cumin, and cayenne pepper.
2
Set aside.
3
Place the chicken in a large zipper-top plastic bag.
4
Pour in the marinade and seal, tossing to make sure everythings well distributed.
5
Place on a baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 4 and as many as 8 hours.
6
Drain the chicken and discard the marinade.
7
Thread the chicken pieces tightly onto wooden skewers.
8
Heat a charcoal or gas grill to medium-high and generously oil the grates.
9
Grill the skewers until theyre well browned on all sides and center of chicken registers between 160 and 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
10
Transfer skewers to platter and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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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 plain yogurt, 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Spicy Yogurt Chicken Recipe 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.

Spicy Yogurt Chicken Recipe

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