Ingredients

• 14oz – 400g boneless chicken thighs (skinless)
• ¾ cup plain or Greek yoghurt
• 1 tbsp garam masala
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 garlic cloves, finely grated
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp sea salt

• For the cucumber salad

• 1 large cucumber, finely sliced
• ½ small red onion, finely sliced
• ¼ cup fresh dill or mint leaves
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Pinch of sea salt

• For the yoghurt tahini sauce


• ¾ cup plain or Greek yoghurt
• 1 tbsp tahini
• 1 garlic clove, finely grated
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp water (to loosen, if needed)
• Pinch of sea salt

Steps

• Step 1

  In a mixing bowl, add plain or Greek yoghurt, garam masala, cumin, smoked paprika, grated garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, and sea salt. Mix until smooth.

• Step 2

  Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, coat well using clean hands or tongs. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best flavour.

• Step 3

  Preheat a grill or griddle pan over medium-high heat.

• Step 4

  Grill the marinated chicken thighs for 5 to 6 minutes on each side, or until lightly charred and fully cooked through.

• Step 5

  Remove from the heat and rest the chicken for a few minutes before slicing.

• Step 6

  Serve warm with a fresh cucumber, red onion, and mint salad, or wrap in flatbread with a drizzle of tahini or yoghurt sauce.

• For the Salad

• Step 1

• Step 2

  In a mixing bowl, combine sliced cucumber, red onion, and dill or mint leaves.

• Step 3

  Add lemon juice, olive oil, and sea salt. Toss gently and set aside to marinate.

• Step 4

  In a separate bowl, add yoghurt, tahini, grated garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and sea salt.

• Step 5

  Mix until smooth. Add a splash of water if the sauce is too thick.

• Step 6

  Serve the salad chilled alongside the grilled chicken, or use both in a warm flatbread wrap.

• For the yoghurt tahini sauce

• Step 1

  Simply add all ingredients to a mixing bowl and mix well.

Little Tips

If you're short on time, 30 minutes of marinating will still give decent flavour — just increase the spice a little.