West Baltimore Spiced Chicken

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

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Crispy chicken thighs coated in a bold blend of smoked paprika and cumin, served with a cool cucumber yogurt sauce. This American-inspired Easter recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, smoked paprika, cumin 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: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs chicken thighs
1.5 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp cumin
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2, diced cucumber
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 cloves, minced garlic

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 1.5 lbs chicken thighs dry, then toss with 1.5 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp cumin, and 2 tbsp olive oil.
Step 2: Heat a skillet over medium-high, add chicken skin-side down, and cook 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook 5 minutes more.
Step 3: While chicken cooks, mix 1/2 diced cucumber, 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 2 minced garlic cloves for the sauce.