Spiced Butter Yogurt Chicken over Rice and Onions
Spiced Butter Yogurt Chicken over Rice and Onions
Ingredients
For the Chicken and Onions
- 2 chicken quarters, skin on or removed
- 1 onion, sliced thick
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil, to 2 tablespoons, as needed
For the Chicken Marinade
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon ginger and garlic paste, or fresh minced ginger and garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/4 cup cilantro or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt, tomato paste, ginger and garlic paste, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika, cumin, lemon juice, melted butter, and chopped cilantro or parsley. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined to form the marinade.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Prepare the chicken quarters. You can remove the skin for a leaner dish, or leave it on for crispier chicken. Optionally, make a few shallow slits or cuts into the chicken with a knife to help the marinade penetrate deeper into the meat.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Apply the prepared marinade generously to both sides of the chicken quarters, ensuring they are fully coated. If time allows, you can marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator for enhanced flavor (this time is not included in the totalTime).
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Cut the onion into thick slices, about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Arrange the thick onion slices in a single layer at the bottom of an air fryer basket or an oven-safe tray. Place the marinated chicken quarters directly on top of the onion slices.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Drizzle 1 to 2 tablespoons of cooking oil over the chicken and onions. This step is important for ensuring the chicken remains juicy and helps with browning.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Preheat your air fryer or oven to 375°F. Cook the chicken and onions for 25 minutes. If using an air fryer, flip the chicken halfway through the cooking time (around 12-13 minutes) to ensure even cooking and browning on both sides.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375
- 8
During cooking, periodically check the chicken to prevent it from burning. If you notice the skin browning too quickly or burning, you can lower the heat slightly or loosely tent the chicken with foil.
- 9
Once cooked through and golden brown, serve the Spiced Butter Yogurt Chicken and onions immediately over a bed of rice.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Spiced Butter Yogurt Chicken over Rice and Onions
For the Chicken and Onions
- 2 chicken quarters, skin on or removed
- 1 onion, sliced thick
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil, to 2 tablespoons, as needed
For the Chicken Marinade
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon ginger and garlic paste, or fresh minced ginger and garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/4 cup cilantro or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt, tomato paste, ginger and garlic paste, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika, cumin, lemon juice, melted butter, and chopped cilantro or parsley. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined to form the marinade.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Prepare the chicken quarters. You can remove the skin for a leaner dish, or leave it on for crispier chicken. Optionally, make a few shallow slits or cuts into the chicken with a knife to help the marinade penetrate deeper into the meat.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Apply the prepared marinade generously to both sides of the chicken quarters, ensuring they are fully coated. If time allows, you can marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator for enhanced flavor (this time is not included in the totalTime).
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Cut the onion into thick slices, about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Arrange the thick onion slices in a single layer at the bottom of an air fryer basket or an oven-safe tray. Place the marinated chicken quarters directly on top of the onion slices.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Drizzle 1 to 2 tablespoons of cooking oil over the chicken and onions. This step is important for ensuring the chicken remains juicy and helps with browning.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Preheat your air fryer or oven to 375°F. Cook the chicken and onions for 25 minutes. If using an air fryer, flip the chicken halfway through the cooking time (around 12-13 minutes) to ensure even cooking and browning on both sides.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375 - 8
During cooking, periodically check the chicken to prevent it from burning. If you notice the skin browning too quickly or burning, you can lower the heat slightly or loosely tent the chicken with foil.
- 9
Once cooked through and golden brown, serve the Spiced Butter Yogurt Chicken and onions immediately over a bed of rice.
⏱️ 2 min