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Bombay Chicken Thighs | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this delightful #chicken #entree has the flavors of #India without the excessive spiciness that you might expect. The #chicken is marinated overnight in a #GreekYogurt sauce which tamps down the spicy seasonings leaving a milder, & very satisfying blend of flavors. The #ChickenThighs are grilled adding the smoky flavors from the #grill. The scrumptious combination of flavors is irresistible. #GlutenFree #Bombay #BombayChicken #BombayChickenThighs

Bombay Chicken Thighs

Teresa Ambra
This delightful chicken entree has the flavors of India without the excessive spiciness that you might expect. The chicken is marinated overnight in a Greek Yogurt sauce which tamps down the spicy seasonings leaving a milder, and very satisfying, blend of flavors. Then the Chicken Thighs are grilled adding the smoky flavors from the grill. The scrumptious combination of flavors is irresistible. Bombay Chicken Thighs is a great entree for backyard barbecues. Gluten Free.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Chicken
Cuisine Indian
Servings 10
Calories 199 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 gas grill or electric grill or charcoal grill
  • 2 large zip lock bags
  • 1 medium mixing bowl
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 serving platter
  • 1 grill platter (to use before grilling)
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt (12 ounces) or use plain Icelandic yogurt
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 tbsp. chili powder
  • 2 tbsp. paprika
  • 1 1/2 tsp. sea salt
  • 1/2 to 1 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cardamom
  • 1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 10 chicken thighs

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, chili powder, paprika, sea salt, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, ginger, cardamom and cinnamon.
  • Whisk to combine.
  • Spoon/pour mixture into a resealable plastic bag.
  • Add chicken; seal bag and turn several times to coat.
  • Refrigerate chicken overnight.
  • Coat grill rack with cooking spray before starting grill.
  • Remove chicken from resealable bag and discard marinade.
  • Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for about 15 minutes; turn chicken thighs over and grill remaining side 10-15 minutes longer, or until juices run clear. 
  • Internal temperature should reach 165 degrees.

Notes

NOTE: You can also dip the chicken thighs in the marinade and then place into the zip-lock bags.
 
Recipe adapted from Taste of Home.
 
© Can’t Stay Out of the Kitchen

Nutrition

Calories: 199kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 26gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 449mgPotassium: 462mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2.464IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chicken, chicken thighs, gluten free, grilled chicken, main dish, marinated chicken
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