Yogurt-Curry Chicken with Cumin and Coriander

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

Tender chicken simmered in a creamy yogurt sauce with warm spices, making it a comforting and aromatic dish. This Indian-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, ghee, onion 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

• 1 lb, boneless skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces chicken thighs
• 2 tbsp ghee
• 1, finely chopped onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tbsp, minced ginger
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp coriander
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• to taste salt
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Season 1 lb chicken thighs with salt. Heat 2 tbsp ghee in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 finely chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes until golden. Add 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 minced tbsp fresh ginger, 1 tsp ground cumin, and 1 tsp ground coriander. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1/2 cup plain yogurt and 1 cup chicken broth, then return the chicken to the skillet. Add 1/2 tsp turmeric and bring to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook on low heat for 20 minutes until the chicken is tender and the sauce has thickened.
4. Step 4: Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro and serve with rice.