Description
Prepare tender, flavorful chicken thighs using a simple yogurt and garam masala marinade, cooked quickly in a skillet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 cup plain whole milk yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons garam masala
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the yogurt, lemon juice, garam masala, ginger, garlic, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Mix well to create the marinade.
- Place the chicken thighs in a large zip-top bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish.
- Refrigerate the chicken for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the spices to penetrate the meat.
- Remove the chicken from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to bring it closer to room temperature. Discard excess marinade.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the hot skillet, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan; work in batches if necessary.
- Sear the chicken, undisturbed, for 6 to 8 minutes until the skin is deep golden brown and crisp.
- Flip the chicken thighs. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and cook for an additional 12 to 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crisp skin, pat the chicken very dry after removing it from the marinade before searing.
- If you prefer an oven finish, sear the chicken for 5 minutes per side, then transfer the skillet (if oven-safe) to a 400 degree Fahrenheit oven for 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan Frying
- Cuisine: Indian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 thighs
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 19
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 42
- Cholesterol: 180