Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Spiced Yogurt and Cucumber Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-20 · Updated 2026-05-20

Juicy pan-seared chicken thighs marinated in a spiced yogurt sauce paired with a refreshing cucumber and mint salad. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skin-on chicken thighs, plain Greek yogurt, ground cumin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 6, about 1.5 lbs boneless skin-on chicken thighs
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large, diced cucumber
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1/4 small, thinly sliced red onion
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp honey

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp paprika, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create a marinade.
2. Step 2: Coat 6 boneless skin-on chicken thighs evenly with the yogurt marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
3. Step 3: Meanwhile, mix 1 large diced cucumber, 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint, 1/4 thinly sliced red onion, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, and 1 tsp honey in a bowl; set aside to marinate.
4. Step 4: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and place skin-side down, cooking for 6-7 minutes until skin is golden and crisp.
5. Step 5: Flip chicken and cook for an additional 6-7 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear.
6. Step 6: Serve chicken alongside the chilled cucumber salad.