Spiced Chicken and Yogurt Sauce

• 22 June 2025

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

For the chicken

• 1/4 cup neutral oil, such as safflower or canola

• 5 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tablespoon ground coriander

• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons paprika

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• 1/2 teaspoon granulated onion

• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice, plus wedges for serving

• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes

• Salt and black pepper

For the white sauce

• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (whole-milk if possible)

• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons mayonnaise

• 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar

• 3/4 teaspoon granulated sugar

• A big pinch of granulated garlic

• A big pinch of granulated onion

• Salt and black pepper

For serving

• 1 small head of lettuce, shredded. Arugula could be used if you're feeling adventurous

• 2 medium tomatoes, diced

• Hot sauce

• Warm pita bread or rice

Directions

1. Prep the chicken

Prepare the chicken: Heat oven to 450 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine the oil, fresh garlic, coriander, paprika, cumin, oregano and granulated onion with half of the cilantro and half of the lemon juice; mix well. Add the chicken, season with salt and pepper, and toss to evenly coat.

2. Roast the chicken

Spread the seasoned chicken in a single layer on a large sheet pan and roast until golden and caramelized, about 20 minutes.

3. Make the white sauce

While the chicken roasts, make the white sauce: In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, granulated garlic and granulated onion; season with salt and pepper, then mix well; set aside.

4. Finish the chicken and serve

Add the remaining cilantro and lemon juice to the roasted chicken and mix well, scraping up any browned bits on the bottom of the pan. Divide chicken, lettuce and tomatoes among 4 plates and drizzle with some of the white sauce. Serve with lemon wedges, plus pita or rice and hot sauce, if using.

The chicken can also be kept in the refrigerator for 5 days.

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