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Turkish-Style Grilled Chicken with Yogurt and Cumin

Chicken, yogurt and lemon grilled and spiced with cumin and paprika. Finish with salt and pepper.

35 min · Serves 6 · Easy

Serves
6

Ingredients

Time
Prep 20 min · Cook 15 min · 35 min total
Difficulty
easy
  1. 1

    Toast the cumin seeds in a small saute pan over medium heat until the seeds are fragrant and start to pop in the pan. Remove from the heat and grind in a spice grinder.

  2. 2

    Place the cumin, onion, garlic, paprika, and lemon juice in a food processor or blender and pulse to liquify. Add the yogurt and pulse just until blended.

  3. 3

    Put the chicken thighs in a shallow non-aluminum baking dish or bowl. Pour the marinade over the chicken and toss well to coat. Let stand at room temperature at least 2 hours or cover and refrigerate overnight.

    120 min
  4. 4

    Preheat the broiler or BBQ. Thread the thighs, if using, on 4 skewers. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Broil or grill until the juices run clear, about 6 minutes each side. Serve hot with lemon wedges.

    6 min

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