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Ingredients
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- ¼ cup roughly chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp crumbled saffron
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 535g | |
| Calories 643 | |
| Calories from Fat 381 | 59% |
| Total Fat 43.23g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat 10.58g | 42% |
| Trans Fat 0.15g | |
| Cholesterol 148mg | 49% |
| Sodium 1423mg | 59% |
| Potassium 1235mg | 35% |
| Total Carbs 29.15g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.0g | 20% |
| Sugars 15.74g | 10% |
| Protein 39.73g | 64% |
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