Turmeric Roasted Chicken – Air Fryer Recipe
A vibrant, aromatic dish featuring chicken marinated in turmeric, fenugreek, garlic, ginger, and chili, then roasted to golden perfection. It’s served with a cool herby garlic yogurt sauce and a fresh, crisp salad that balances the bold spices.
Recipe by 𝗠𝗔𝗫 𝗝𝗔𝗥𝗠𝗘𝗬· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Marinade & Roasted Chicken
- 8 bone‑in chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi) or ground fenugreek
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Herby Garlic Yogurt Sauce
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro
- 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves
- 1 extra garlic clove for sauce
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Crisp Salad
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 0.5 cucumber
- 1 ripe tomato
- 1 tbsp olive oil for dressing
- 1 tsp red wine vinegar
- 1/4 tsp salt for salad
Instructions
- 1Prepare the turmeric‑fenugreek marinade by mixing turmeric, fenugreek, minced garlic, grated ginger, red chili flakes, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- 2Coat the chicken thighs with the marinade, let sit at room temperature 10 minutes, then refrigerate 30 minutes to 4 hours.
- 3Preheat the air fryer to 374°F (375°F) or oven to 392°F (400°F).
- 4Roast the chicken for 20 minutes, flip, then roast another 10‑12 minutes until internal temperature reaches 167°F (165°F).
- 5While the chicken cooks, whisk together the yogurt, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, chopped mint, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; chill.
- 6As the chicken rests, toss the salad greens, cucumber, and tomato with olive oil, red wine vinegar, and a pinch of salt.
- 7Slice the rested chicken and arrange on a serving platter.
- 8Drizzle or dollop the herby garlic yogurt sauce over the chicken and serve alongside the crisp salad.
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Marinate at Room Temperature First
Let the coated chicken sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before refrigerating to start the flavor development.
Flip Mid‑Cook for Even Browning
After the initial 20‑minute air‑fry, flip the thighs and continue cooking 10‑12 minutes for uniform color and doneness.
Rest the Chicken Before Slicing
Allow the roasted chicken to rest for 5 minutes on a cutting board.
Chill the Yogurt Sauce
Cover and refrigerate the herby garlic yogurt sauce for at least 10 minutes.
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- How long does it take to make Turmeric Roasted Chicken with Fenugreek, Garlic, Ginger and Chili Marinade, Herby Garlic Yogurt and Crisp Salad?
- About 55 minutes in total: 20 minutes of prep and 35 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Turmeric Roasted Chicken with Fenugreek, Garlic, Ginger and Chili Marinade, Herby Garlic Yogurt and Crisp Salad recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Turmeric Roasted Chicken with Fenugreek, Garlic, Ginger and Chili Marinade, Herby Garlic Yogurt and Crisp Salad recipe come from?
- It was shared by 𝗠𝗔𝗫 𝗝𝗔𝗥𝗠𝗘𝗬 on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.