Baked Curried Chicken Thighs

Step 1

Oven - Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C / Gas Mark 6

Step 2

Thaw the chicken for an hour on the counter. Pat dry the chicken thighs to remove excess moisture.Pro tip - A wet chicken means the marinade won't stick plus makes too much gravy during baking.

Step 3

Marinade - In the 13 x 9 baking dish preferably ceramic add all the marinade ingredients. Combine well to ensure there are no lumps. Pro tip - Make sure the Greek yogurt is well mixed. Otherwise, it can curdle during baking.

Step 4

Marinate - Add the chicken pieces, one at a time, coating each one properly with the marinade. Pro tip - The chicken can be marinated for an hour on the counter or for up to 12 hours (overnight) in the fridge.

Step 5

Bake - Transfer the baking dish to the oven on the middle rack and cook for 30 to 35 minutes basting once in between with the pan juices. Pro tip - Depending on the size boneless chicken thighs, it will take about 30 to 40 minutes to bake. Bone-in thighs and legs will take about 40 to 45 mins.

Step 6

Garnish - Remove from the oven and baste with pan juices. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro.