Crispy Garlic Chicken (Lehsuni Style)
Sheet-pan chicken thighs coated in a garlicky, spiced paste, roasted until caramelized and crispy. Finish with a squeeze of lemon and fresh cilantro for a 25-minute Indian dinner that tastes restaurant-quality.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 318
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves), crushed
- ¾ tsp red chili powder
- 1 whole lemon
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Pat chicken thighs dry with a paper towel. Season with salt and pepper on both sides.
- 2
Whisk garlic, ginger, yogurt, kasuri methi, chili powder, and 1 tbsp oil in a bowl until smooth.
- 3
Coat chicken thighs evenly with the garlic paste, rubbing it into all crevices.
- 4
Spread chicken on a sheet pan in a single layer. Roast at 425°F for 18–20 minutes until edges are deeply caramelized.
- 5
Squeeze half a lemon over the chicken. Scatter cilantro on top.
- 6
Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- sheet pan (18x13 inch)
- small bowl
- paper towels
- whisk
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