Turkish-Spiced Chicken Thighs with Yogurt Sauce
Roasted Pepper Salad and Basmati Rice
Ingredients
- ½ tsp sugar
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp kosher salt, divided
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup whole milk plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine sugar, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, ⅛ tsp salt, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Rub all over chicken thighs.
- Cook chicken in hot oil in a skillet over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes per side or until done.
- Stir together yogurt, lemon juice, ⅛ tsp salt, and enough water to reach pourable consistency in a small bowl. Season with pepper to taste, if desired. Drizzle sauce over chicken.
Side Dish Ingredients
- ½ cup brown basmati rice
- 1 tsp butter
- 3 cups spring mix
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- ¼ cup sliced roasted red peppers
- 2 Tbsp olive oil vinaigrette
Side Dish Instructions
- Cook rice according to package directions; stir in butter.
- Meanwhile, toss together greens, cilantro, onion, red peppers, and vinaigrette in a medium-size bowl.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 2 | 2 | |
| Calories |
233
|
267
|
500
|
| Fat (g) | 13 | 12 | 25 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Protein (g) | 26 | 6 | 32 |
| Carb (g) | 4 | 39 | 43 |
| Fiber (g) | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Sodium (mg) | 351 | 191 | 542 |
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