Roasted Chicken Thighs With Cauliflower and Herby Yogurt Recipe (2024)

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barbara

I marinated the chicken thighs for several hours and added small, halved yukon gold potatoes. Very nice with the yogurt sauce which I drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with zatar.

stephanie

Such a great recipe and flavors! A few comments - definitely marinade the chicken for at least an hour or even over night. The flavor is so good but it doesn’t reach the chicken meat. I’d also suggest doubling the season/olive oil mix. The recipe took over the chicken (and I only used half the chicken) so I had to make a second batch for the veggies.

Sonja

If you want to make this right away and want the flavors to penetrate the chicken meat as others have suggested - rub the marinade under the thigh skin and skip the overnight marinade!

stephanie

Such a good recipe and amazing flavors. I have only 2 suggestions: 1. Marinade the chicken at least an hour but ideally overnight in the oil/season sauce. The flavors don’t get to the chicken meat if you don’t marinade for a while. 2. Double the oil/season mix. The recipe only covered the chicken but I had to double it for the veggies. So great otherwise!

Lisa4bikes

I added more olive oil thinking there wasn’t enough to cover the veggies. No need to, since the chicken fat slathers the veggies. I had to strain the veggies, there was so much. Just follow the recipe.

Kelly

There are never enough vegetables when doing a sheet pan meal so I doubled the cauliflower and made 3x the marinade. And then spread the chicken and cauliflower out on two pans. Also, for the marinade, I doubled the spices and reduced the oil by a bit b/c there is so much fat generated from the chicken skin. Based on others comments, I marinated the chicken for most of the afternoon. Definitely would make again.

madeleine

I did this with skinless, boneless thighs. Doubled the spices in step 2, as recommended by others. The heat level was excellently balanced with the yogurt (though I would cut the red pepper flakes in half if serving to someone heat-sensitive). The mint absolutely made the yogurt sauce — and then saved the rest to make Moroccan mint green tea! Both my partner and I give this one 5 stars for ease of cooking and flavor.

LindaG

This was delicious! I followed other suggestions of marinating ahead, boosting it by spreading some of the sauce under the skin. Convection heat crisped the skin beautifully.

Lily

This was really delicious and easy! Perfect for a weeknight. I took the other readers' advice and marinated the chicken in advance. I also had a red pepper that I threw in because it was going to go bad. It worked really well. Will definitely make again. The yogurt sauce is like tzatziki without the olive oil and with lemon instead of vinegar... I made it as described but couldn't resist putting some olive oil in! Will definitely make again.

Sai

This is a very good dish; we enjoyed it so much. The only thing we would like to add is that this dish is one of a few that we like to have chicken skin in it, the recipe makes very light and crispy skin! Very nice.

Nancy

Based on other reviews, I marinated my chicken for a few hours in the fridge before cooking and doubled the spice mix to have some to toss with the cauliflower. My grocery store was strangely out of shallots, so I used part of a white onion. It was delicious! I think it would be served with salad or green beans. My plate needed a little more color!

abm

Marinated overnight. Made as written. Did not need additional oil or spices. Made baby Yukon golds cut in half in separate sheet pan with olive oil salt and pepper. Delicious amd will make again. Served with chenin blanc viognier blend.

Molly

I tripled the seasoning/oil for the chicken, spread under the skin and let marinate for a few hours. Needed more then two tablespoons oil for the vegetables as well. Left out the pepper as eating with a toddler and still delicious.

Kim S.

Yum! Made with boneless skinless chicken thighs and added a couple small red potatoes. Quick, easy and delicious!

Mary

The cauliflower is AMAZING this way. If fixed it following the recipe, though next time will make more cauliflower. Based on suggestions, I did marinate chicken ahead of time and that definitely added to flavor. Everything was cooked through at 40 minutes, but I think I'll go longer next time to get it crispier.

Marie

The chicken was my least favorite part of this recipe. Might try an overnight marinade (as suggested) OR leave the chicken out altogether and add more veggies. The yogurt sauce was lovely.

Lizzie

Absolutely delicious. I think doubled the seasoning on the chicken, and that worked nicely. The cooling yogurt sauce is an ideal pairing with the smoked paprika. I am keeping this in my rotation!

Sanibel Sally

This was delicious!

Lorrie

Quite tasty and easy. As suggested, I doubled the chicken marinade, and added same spices to veggie mix. It could use more veggies. The cauliflower leaves were good.

grace

this was the best chicken thigh recipe i’ve ever had. the chicken was juicy and crispy on top. deboned the thighs before hand, and should’ve cut cook time down a bit accordingly.

Brenda

I used curry powder instead of coriander and made about 3x he marinade for the chicken, which I marinated over night. Served it with homemade naan and the yogurt sauce. Very delicious!

Rachel R.

So easy I could do it!

GeothermalSusan

This was soooo good and easy. I used purple cauliflower and more shallots than called for. I think I would like even more cauliflower next time. I served it on faro which added a nice chewy base.

Naptown Reader

This looked so basic I almost didn't make it. Glad I did! I doubled the ingredients as others mentioned for the chicken, and basically made a single "batch" of the spices for the veggies--I didn't have cauliflower so I just used carrots & potatoes. A keeper for sure!

Ruth

I would double the spices - I could hardly taste them. I skipped the herbs in the yogurt sauce and it was still delicious. Used carrots instead of cauliflower because that’s what I had, but cauliflower would have been better (it would have soaked up the spices/oil more).

catherine

This was lovely even with all my subs! Only had boneless skinless thighs so used those and marinated about an hour. Also no cilantro or mint for yogurt so subbed parsley and fresh basil. Ran out of smoked paprika so used a mixture of sweet paprika, ancho chili powder and a sprinkle of cayenne. Can’t wait to try it with smoked paprika next time. Will def make again and again. Might keep my herb mixture for the yogurt though, it was really good with the basil. Served this with rice pilaf.

High in CO

I found the coating with spices and oil to be awkward in a big bowl. I ended up rubbing the chicken with the spice mixture. Maybe I was missing something! Also added some cherry tomatoes to the sheet pan to add a bit more color.

Krista

This might be my favorite weeknight recipe. Fat free Greek yogurt works just fine

kimberly

Simple, delicious, easy to make as is. I always add a green salad on the side. No need to, but of course also easy to improvise on the herbs in the yogurt sauce, and on the veggies on the pan.

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Roasted Chicken Thighs With Cauliflower and Herby Yogurt Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How to make chicken thighs taste better? ›

Spices like smoked paprika, cumin, coriander, cayenne, and thyme will make the most flavorful spice rub for your chicken, so make sure to always have your pantry stocked with some spices. Preheat a cast iron or non-stick pan over medium-high heat for 2 minutes with 1 tablespoon of oil.

How do you cook chicken thighs without burning the skin? ›

Tips for Making:
  1. Salt the skin side, and salt and pepper the flesh side. You only want to salt the skin side because we cook the chicken 80% on this side and the pepper will burn.
  2. Start the chicken in a COLD pan and cook over medium heat. ...
  3. Only flip once the skin is dark golden brown. ...
  4. Cook the thighs to 175*F MINIMUM.
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What is the best way to cook chicken thighs Gordon Ramsay? ›

  1. Mix chicken thighs with soy sauce, rice vinegar and Shaoxing wine.
  2. Grate and add orange zest. Marinate.
  3. Heat oil. Saute ginger and garlic.
  4. Now, add spring onion, chili flakes and peppercorns.
  5. Then, add the chicken.
  6. Mix soy sauce. Cook for 30 min.
  7. Season with black pepper and salt.
  8. Garnish and serve.

Do you bake chicken thighs covered or uncovered? ›

Don't Cover the Chicken.

When baking chicken thighs with the skin on, you're trying to achieve crispy chicken thighs in the oven. Therefore, leaving them uncovered ensures a crispy skin that turns perfectly golden.

Do chicken thighs get more tender the longer you cook them? ›

Unlike chicken breasts, chicken thighs and drumsticks actually become more tender the longer they cook. That's because of their makeup. Dark meat has an abundant amount of connective tissue, which dissolves into gelatin as the meat cooks, rendering it juicy and tender.

How do you cook chicken thighs so they are not tough? ›

Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the thickest part of the chicken thighs reach an internal temperature of 180-190 degrees. Note: chicken thighs only need to reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees, but they're much more tender when they're cooked to a higher internal temperature.

What ingredient makes chicken skin crispy? ›

In order to get crispy wings without frying, you need to dry out the skin. That's where a coating of baking powder and salt comes in. The baking powder and salt help break down the proteins in the skin, draw moisture to the surface, and also aid in browning.

Should I remove bones from chicken thighs before cooking? ›

Deboning chicken thighs is not always necessary. It depends on the recipe and personal preference. Bone-in chicken thighs can add flavor and moisture when cooking, but if you want boneless, you can debone them using a sharp boning knife. Leftover chicken bones can also be used for making chicken stock.

What's the difference between roasting and baking chicken thighs? ›

One cook will say they baked a chicken; another will use the same temperature and technique but say they roasted a chicken. A good guideline is that baking savory foods typically involves a lower temperature—375 degrees and below. Roasting them refers to dishes cooked at 400 degrees and above.

Should you flip chicken thighs halfway through cooking? ›

If using skin-on chicken thighs, it's best to start them skin-side down on the baking sheet, then flip halfway through to get crispy, golden skin.

Why are my chicken thighs not crispy? ›

Chicken skin needs to be dry in order for it to crisp when cooked. Whether or not you rinse the chicken before prepping, you need to make sure the skin is as dry as possible. After removing the chicken from the package (and washing it, if that is your preferred method) pat each piece dry with paper towels.

Do I need to wash chicken thighs before cooking? ›

"Washing can spread germs from the chicken to other food or utensils in the kitchen." We didn't mean to get you all hot about not washing your chicken! But it's true: kill germs by cooking chicken thoroughly, not washing it. You shouldn't wash any poultry, meat, or eggs before cooking.

How do you get seasoning to stick to chicken thighs? ›

Pat the chicken dry.

If using a dry rub, pat the chicken dry with paper towels before seasoning to ensure the dry rub properly sticks to the meat. Rubbing olive oil or butter onto the dry chicken first can also help seasonings stick.

How do you make chicken taste more flavorful? ›

Marinating is good for flavouring and tenderising your chicken at the same time. It's best to marinate your chicken overnight to give the flavours plenty of time to infuse. A faster way to add flavour is to simply brine your chicken in salty water prior to cooking.

Why don't I like chicken thigh? ›

Some possible reasons could be: Texture: Chicken legs can have a slightly tougher texture compared to other parts of the chicken, such as the breast meat. Some people may not enjoy the texture of the meat or find it too chewy. Flavor: Chicken legs have a distinct flavor that may not be appealing to everyone.

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