Description
Tender chicken thighs infused with a spiced yogurt marinade, slow-cooked to falling-off-the-bone tenderness. Serve with warm pita, rice, or salads for a comforting, aromatic meal.
Ingredients
2 lbs boneless chicken thighs
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tbsp ground coriander
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
1 lemon (zest and juice)
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt and pepper
Optional: chopped fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
In a bowl, mix yogurt, olive oil, garlic, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, cardamom, lemon zest and juice, salt, pepper.
Add chicken thighs to the mixture, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and let marinate in the fridge for 1-2 hours.
Transfer marinated chicken to the slow cooker.
Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until tender.
Shred the chicken using two forks.
If desired, add a splash of lemon juice for extra zing and stir in any reserved marinade.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, cook on low for the full 8 hours.
The marinade can be doubled for a more intense flavor.
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg