Indian Spice Rubbed Chicken Thighs
Indian spices are rubbed onto chicken thighs and roasted until brown and crispy for a quick and easy meal.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons mild yellow curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 4 chicken thighs skin on, bone-in
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, combine all the spices and salt; mix well.
- If the chicken skin is wrapped too far under the thigh, trim it off for a neater finish. Coat the thighs with 2 teaspoons of oil, then rub the spice mixture onto all sides of the chicken. Pro-Tip: Gently lift the skin and rub some spices underneath, being careful not to peel the skin back entirely.
- Add 1 tablespoon of oil to an oven-proof sauté pan over medium heat. When the oil begins to ripple, place the thighs in the pan skin-side down. Cook for 8–10 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy.
- Turn the thighs over and cook for an additional 5 minutes to seal the other side.
- Transfer the pan to the oven and roast for about 10 minutes. The chicken is ready when the internal temperature reaches 180°F (82°C), though timing may vary slightly depending on the size of the thighs.
- Serve warm with your favorite side dish.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1thigh | Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 670mg