Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Sumac and Garlic Yogurt Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-22 · Updated 2026-05-22

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Juicy pan-seared chicken thighs seasoned with sumac, served alongside a cooling garlic yogurt sauce for a balanced and flavorful meal. This Middle Eastern-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, olive oil, sumac for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Middle Eastern cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (about 1.5 lbs) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp sumac
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and season evenly with 2 tsp sumac, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 7-8 minutes until skin is golden brown and crispy.
Step 3: Flip the chicken and reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear.
Step 4: While the chicken cooks, combine 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill in a small bowl. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Step 5: Plate the chicken thighs and spoon the garlic yogurt sauce over or alongside. Serve with warm pita or a simple salad.