Spiced Indian Chicken Dish
This spiced Indian chicken dish blends curry powder, ginger, garlic, and paprika with juicy bone-in chicken thighs for a flavorful meal that’s simple yet special.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
Chicken Marinade
- 2 tsp mild yellow curry powder
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp vegetable oil for seasoning chicken
Chicken
- 4 chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil for searing
Instructions
- Mix the curry powder, ground ginger, garlic powder, cardamom, paprika, and salt together in a small bowl.
- Rub chicken thighs with 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil and coat them evenly with the spice mixture.
- Let the chicken marinate for at least 20 minutes, or refrigerate overnight for deeper flavor.
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken skin-side down for 5–7 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Flip chicken, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 15–20 minutes or until it reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from heat and rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve this spiced chicken with basmati rice, naan bread, or a cooling yogurt raita. You can also try it with garlic fried rice or Tex-Mex chicken and rice for a fun twist.
