Tandoori-Spiced Chicken Thighs with Cooling Cucumber Raita

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-12 · Updated 2026-05-12

Juicy chicken thighs marinated in aromatic tandoori spices and served with a refreshing cucumber raita to balance the heat. This Indian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, Greek yogurt, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 360 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 pieces, skin removed bone-in chicken thighs
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp ginger paste
• 2 tbsp tandoori masala powder
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 medium, peeled and finely diced cucumber
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1/4 tsp ground roasted cumin
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 cup Greek yogurt, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp ginger paste, 2 tbsp tandoori masala powder, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Whisk until smooth.
2. Step 2: Add 6 bone-in chicken thighs (skin removed) to the marinade, coating thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
3. Step 3: Preheat oven to 425°F. Place marinated chicken thighs on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes until cooked through and slightly charred at edges.
4. Step 4: While chicken roasts, prepare cucumber raita by combining 1/2 cup plain yogurt, 1 medium peeled and finely diced cucumber, 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves, 1/4 tsp ground roasted cumin, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1 tbsp water in a bowl. Mix gently and chill.
5. Step 5: Serve the tandoori-spiced chicken thighs hot with a generous dollop of the cooling cucumber raita alongside.