Turmeric Roasted Chicken with Fenugreek, Garlic, Ginger and Chili Marinade, Herby Garlic Yogurt and Crisp Salad
A vibrant, aromatic dish featuring chicken marinated in turmeric, fenugreek, garlic, ginger, and chili, then roasted to golden perfection. It’s served with a cool herby garlic yogurt sauce and a fresh, crisp salad that balances the bold spices.
Maker: 𝗠𝗔𝗫 𝗝𝗔𝗥𝗠𝗘𝗬
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Marinade & Roasted Chicken
- 8 bone‑in chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi) or ground fenugreek
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Herby Garlic Yogurt Sauce
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro
- 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves
- 1 extra garlic clove for sauce
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Crisp Salad
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 0.5 cucumber
- 1 ripe tomato
- 1 tbsp olive oil for dressing
- 1 tsp red wine vinegar
- 1/4 tsp salt for salad
Instructions
- 1Prepare the turmeric‑fenugreek marinade by mixing turmeric, fenugreek, minced garlic, grated ginger, red chili flakes, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- 2Coat the chicken thighs with the marinade, let sit at room temperature 10 minutes, then refrigerate 30 minutes to 4 hours.
- 3Preheat the air fryer to 374°F (375°F) or oven to 392°F (400°F).
- 4Roast the chicken for 20 minutes, flip, then roast another 10‑12 minutes until internal temperature reaches 167°F (165°F).
- 5While the chicken cooks, whisk together the yogurt, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, chopped mint, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; chill.
- 6As the chicken rests, toss the salad greens, cucumber, and tomato with olive oil, red wine vinegar, and a pinch of salt.
- 7Slice the rested chicken and arrange on a serving platter.
- 8Drizzle or dollop the herby garlic yogurt sauce over the chicken and serve alongside the crisp salad.
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- How long does it take to make Turmeric Roasted Chicken with Fenugreek, Garlic, Ginger and Chili Marinade, Herby Garlic Yogurt and Crisp Salad?
- About 55 minutes in total: 20 minutes of prep and 35 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Turmeric Roasted Chicken with Fenugreek, Garlic, Ginger and Chili Marinade, Herby Garlic Yogurt and Crisp Salad recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Turmeric Roasted Chicken with Fenugreek, Garlic, Ginger and Chili Marinade, Herby Garlic Yogurt and Crisp Salad recipe come from?
- It was shared by 𝗠𝗔𝗫 𝗝𝗔𝗥𝗠𝗘𝗬 on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.