Recipes

Spiced Yogurt Braised Chicken

Meat / Dairy / Gluten Free

Time

50 minutes + marinating time

Level

Serves

serves 3 - 4

Ingredients


  • 2 tablespoons, (30 mL) olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon, (5 mL) Sriracha Hot Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons, (30 mL) lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon, (15 mL) garlic, chopped (about 3 large cloves)
  • 1 tablespoon, (15 mL) ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon, (5 mL) smoked paprika
  • 1 cup, (250 mL) Greek Gods Traditional Yogurt
  • 2 pounds, (1,000 g) boneless & skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 small red onion, (about 1 cup // 250 mL), sliced to half moons
  • ¼ cup, (60 mL) cilantro, rough chopped lime wedges

Instructions


  1. In a medium sized bowl combine the olive oil, Sriracha Hot Sauce, lemon juice, garlic, cumin and smoked paprika. Whisk in the Greek Gods Traditional Yogurt. Reserve ½ cup, (125 mL) & refrigerate.
  2. Add in the chicken thighs and stir well, to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 45 minutes to overnight.
  3. Pre-heat the oven to 400 F. Grease a medium-sized roasting or sheet pan with vegetable oil spray.
  4. Place the chicken on a greased roasting pan. Add the onions on top of the chicken pieces. Bake at 400 F for about 25 – 30 minutes, until cooked through, and onions have lightly crisped on top. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges. Serve with the reserved marinade to use as a dip.
  5. Notes: Lunch // Dinner
  6. Recipe by Jeff Nathan.
  7. Tips: Serve with rice, as a side dish. We suggest our family line of products: Spectrum Canola Oil Spray, Spectrum Olive Oil.

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