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A flavorful chicken thigh recipe served with potatoes, chickpeas, and a side of warm naan bread.

Why Everyone Loves This Chicken Thigh Recipe (+ Make-Ahead Tips)

Discover why this chicken thigh recipe is a favorite for busy families and meal preppers. Learn practical tips for cooking and storing this delicious, hearty meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 577
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade
  • 2.5-3 pounds chicken thighs boneless, skinless, and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 0.5 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon curry powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon chicken bouillon
Chicken Roti
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil more if needed
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1.5 teaspoons thyme fresh or dried
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 2-3 tablespoons curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 15-ounce can chickpeas drained
  • 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
  • 2 cups potatoes cubed
  • 0.5-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 3-4 cups chicken broth
  • to taste salt

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Place chicken in a large bowl or saucepan. Add salt, garlic, thyme, white pepper, and curry powder.
  2. Mix chicken with a spoon or your hands until well coated. Set aside in the fridge and marinate for 30 minutes or overnight.
  3. When ready to cook, heat a large saucepan with oil. Add onions, garlic, thyme, cumin, allspice, smoked paprika, nutmeg, and curry powder. Stir occasionally for 2-3 minutes until onions are translucent.
  4. Add the chicken, stir, and sauté for 2-3 more minutes. Add chicken stock if necessary to prevent burning.
  5. Next, add chickpeas, chicken bouillon, potatoes, cayenne, white pepper, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and simmer until the sauce thickens (it might take 20-30 minutes).
  6. Adjust with salt, pepper, and broth for taste and consistency.

Nutrition

Calories: 577kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 35gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 188mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 944mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1072IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 99mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Cut up the chicken before you marinate it so the spices have more surface area to penetrate for added flavor. Prepare all your spices before you start sautéing for efficient cooking.

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