Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
For the white sauce:
- 2 cups plain low-fat yogurt
- 2 Tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons oregano
Directions
For the chicken:
- In a large bowl, combine cumin, smoked paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, oregano, coriander, pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes, if using.
- Add the lemon juice and minced garlic, stir well to combine.
- With tongs or gloved hands, add the chicken to the bowl and mix thoroughly until all the chicken is coated in the spice mixture.
- Set the chicken aside to marinate for at least 15 minutes or up to 12 hours.
- When ready to cook the chicken, heat the oil in a skillet on high.
- Add the chicken, making sure not to crowd the pieces, and do not disturb for 5 minutes.
- Lower heat to medium, flip the chicken pieces, and continue to cook uncovered until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 F, about 10 more minutes.
- Remove the chicken to a cutting board and let rest for 3-5 minutes.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the chicken into 1-inch slices.
- Serve over rice, accompanied by cucumber tomato salad and your choice of sauces. Enjoy!
For the white sauce:
- Whisk all of the ingredients together in a high-sided container and set aside.
- Drizzle over chicken, rice and salad and enjoy!
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