Egyptian Chicken
Discover the bold and exotic flavors of Egyptian Chicken, a dish that brings Middle Eastern-inspired elegance to your dinner table. This recipe features tender, bone-in chicken thighs marinated in a creamy, spiced yogurt blend infused with garlic, lemon juice, and aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cinnamon. The result is succulent, flavor-packed chicken with a golden, caramelized finish, roasted to perfection in your oven. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners yet impressive enough for special occasions. Serve it with fluffy rice, warm flatbread, or roasted vegetables, and garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a vibrant touch. Create a delicious journey of flavors with this versatile, crowd-pleasing dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, ground cinnamon, ground turmeric, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and coat them thoroughly with the marinade. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to penetrate.
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil to prevent sticking.
Arrange the marinated chicken thighs in a single layer in the prepared baking dish. Pour any remaining marinade over the chicken.
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 35-45 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and fully cooked. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165°F (74°C).
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Garnish the chicken with freshly chopped parsley and serve with rice, flatbread, or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2347 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 172.7 g | 221% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.6 g | 233% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 744 mg | 248% | |
| Sodium | 3280 mg | 143% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.6 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.8 g | ||
| Protein | 177.1 g | 354% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 634 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 12.6 mg | 70% | |
| Potassium | 2498 mg | 53% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
