Chicken in Yoghurt
Chicken in Yoghurt is a fragrant Indian-style main course where boneless chicken thighs simmer in a spiced Greek yoghurt sauce with cumin, coriander, ginger and chillies. The Thermomix TM7 chops the onions, garlic and herbs in seconds and gently heats the yoghurt sauce without curdling. A creamy, mildly hot dinner ready with minimal hands-on work.
About this recipe
Chicken in Yoghurt Thermomix TM7 is an aromatic main course that turns simple boneless chicken thighs into a creamy, gently spiced dinner. Searching for yoghurt chicken recipes or an easy curry-style meal in your all-in-one kitchen machine ends here: the TM7 handles everything from chopping the onions, garlic and fresh chillies to blending the marinade of Greek yoghurt, ground cumin and coriander. What makes this dish work so well in the Thermomix is the controlled heating of the yoghurt sauce, which stays silky instead of curdling like it often does on the hob. The fresh root ginger and coriander release their fragrance fully when finely chopped in the mixing bowl, coating every piece of chicken. Serve it with rice or flatbread for a quick weeknight dinner that tastes slow-cooked, and finish with extra coriander for a fresh, bright note.
Preparation tips
- Pat the chicken thighs dry before adding them to the yoghurt marinade; drier meat absorbs the ginger, cumin and coriander flavours better and gives the sauce something to cling to during cooking.
- Use full-fat Greek yoghurt rather than low-fat versions, as the higher fat content keeps the sauce stable and creamy; stir it in gradually so it blends evenly with the onion and chilli base.
- For a milder family version, remove the seeds from the fresh chillies and serve extra sliced chilli on the side, so everyone can adjust the heat of their own plate.
Recipe variations
- Make a lactose-free version by replacing the Greek yoghurt with a thick lactose-free alternative or coconut yoghurt; the sauce stays creamy and the cumin and ginger still carry the flavour.
- For a festive variation, fold in toasted almonds and sultanas at the end and finish with a swirl of cream and extra coriander, turning the yoghurt chicken into an elegant dinner-party centrepiece.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Onions, chillies and garlic are chopped by the TM7 in seconds into an even base, saving around ten minutes of hand cutting. [Time Savings]
- The built-in scale of the Thermomix weighs the Greek yoghurt and oil straight into the bowl for consistent results every time. [Time Savings]
- Precise heating keeps the yoghurt sauce below curdling point, so the cumin-infused gravy stays silky. [Precision Control]
- Fresh root ginger is grated by the Thermomix superfine, releasing maximum fragrance into the yoghurt marinade. [Multi-Function]
- The TM7 mixes ground coriander and cumin through the marinade hands-free while you season the chicken thighs. [Hands-Free]
Ingredients
- oil
- onions
- fresh green chillies
- fresh root ginger
- fresh coriander
- garlic cloves
- ground cumin
- ground coriander
- ground turmeric
- fine sea salt