5 from 3 votes
Garam Masala Chicken Thighs
These Garam Masala Chicken Thighs are marinated in yogurt, lemon juice and warm Indian spices and then baked in the oven for 30 minutes producing well-seasoned chicken thighs that are tender and absolutely delicious.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 35 mins
Servings:
6
people
Calories:
151 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
Asian, Indian
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup yogurt plain, Greek
- 3 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 6 chicken thigh boneless, skinless
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425.
- Add the yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper to a freezer bag, mushing the bag between your hands to mix the marinade. Add the chicken thighs to the bag with the marinade, seal, and squish with your hands to ensure the chicken thighs are well-coated with the marinade. Refrigerate for 2-8 hours.
- After the desired length of marinating, remove the chicken thighs from the bag shaking off the excess marinade and placing them on a sheet pan. Bake the chicken thighs at 425 for 30 minutes (or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.) Once cooked, served the thighs immediately.
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Notes
- Line your sheet pan with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup with this Garam Masala Chicken Thighs recipe.
- Alternatively, you can follow these directions to grill the chicken thighs rather than bake them.
Nutrition Information
Calories
151kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
0.02g
(1%)
Cholesterol
108mg
(36%)
Sodium
494mg
(21%)
Potassium
323mg
(7%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
148IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 151
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 151kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 494mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 323mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 148IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.