Bone-in chicken thighs steeped in a tangy yogurt marinade brightened with lemon, ginger, garlic and warm garam masala, then grilled until smoky and charred at the edges. A vibrant, fiery Indian classic that delivers juicy, deeply spiced meat every time.
Cook ModeIn a large shallow dish, mix the lemon juice with the paprika and finely chopped red onions.
lemons, juiced
paprika
red onionsSlash each chicken thigh three times, then turn the pieces in the lemon mixture to coat. Set aside to sit for 10 minutes.
chicken thighsStir together the marinade: Greek yogurt, grated ginger, crushed garlic, garam masala, ground cumin, chilli powder and turmeric.
Greek yogurt
fresh ginger
garlic cloves
garam masala
ground cumin
chilli powder
ground turmericPour the marinade over the chicken and mix well to coat. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour, or up to a day ahead.
chicken thighsHeat the grill. Lift the chicken onto a rack set over a baking tray and brush lightly with vegetable oil.
chicken thighs
vegetable oilGrill for 8 minutes on each side, until lightly charred and cooked through.
chicken thighsSubstitutions, timing tweaks — anything to remember next time.
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