source: "Once Upon a Chef Weeknight / Weekend Cookbook"
creation date: 2022-11-28
mod date: 2022-11-28
Servings: 4-6
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes
Total Time: 45 Minutes
Ingredients
For the Chicken
| Amount |
Ingredient |
Notes |
| 5 T |
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil |
|
| 1 1/2 tsp |
Salt |
|
| 2 tsp |
Cumin |
ground |
| 2 tsp |
Coriander |
ground |
| 3/4 tsp |
Turmeric |
ground |
| 1/4 tsp |
Cayenne Pepper |
|
| 1/8 tsp |
Ground Cinnamon |
scant |
| 2 Cloves |
Garlic |
minced |
| 2 1/4 lbs |
Chicken Thighs |
boneless, trimmed of excess fat |
| 1 large |
Yellow Onion |
sliced 1/2 inch thick |
For the Sauce
| Amount |
Ingredient |
Notes |
| 3/4 Cup |
Plain Greek Yogurt |
whole milk preferred, ok to substitute 2 % |
| 1/4 Cup |
Mayonnaise |
use best quality such as Hellmann's or Duke's |
| 1 T |
Lemon Juice |
from 1 lemon |
| 1 Clove |
Garlic |
minced |
| 1/4 tsp |
Salt |
|
For Serving
| Amount |
Ingredient |
Notes |
| 6 pieces |
Flatbread |
naan or pita |
| 1 small |
English Cucumber |
halved, seeded, and thinly sliced |
| 2 ripe |
Tomatoes |
thinly sliced |
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and set an oven rack in the middle position. Line a baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
- Make the chicken in a large bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of the oil, 1 1/4 teaspoons of the salt, the cumin, coriander, turmeric, cayenne, cinnamon, and garlic. Add the chicken and toss to coat evenly. Transfer the chicken to the prepared baking sheet.
- To the same bowl (no need to rinse it out), add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and the onion; toss until the onion is thoroughly coated. Transfer the onion to the prepared baking sheet, arranging it around the chicken in a single layer.
- Roast for about 35 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and the onion is softened and starting to brown.
- While the chicken is cooking, make the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, and salt. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Serve the chicken: When the chicken is done, leave the oven on and place the flatbread directly on the rack to warm for a few minutes.
- Slice the chicken into 1 inch thick strips and toss it in the pan with the onion and juices. Transfer the chicken and onion, along with any juices to a serving platter. Serve with the warm flatbread, the yogurt sauce, and the cucumber and tomatoes, and let everyone assemble individual wraps.
- As an alternate sauce, use a tahini sauce. https://abzug.org/recipes/2023/02/03/best-tahini-sauce/
