Chicken thighs marinated in yogurt and spices - I really tried this time

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EnvironmentEuphoric9@reddit

My optimistic side says throw a gallon of bbq sauce and cheese and it won’t be as sad.

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redterror5@reddit

If it’s going in the oven, you want skin on, bone in thighs.

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more spices! Like 3, 4, 5 times as much. And less yogurt. And hit it with a broiler when it's done cooking. And don't just cook it in a puddle of marinade unless ur gonna use a slow cooker, and even then take it out and hit it with the broiler. U got this.

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starlen11@reddit

try harder next time friend

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SamboTheGr8@reddit

Try using a recipe until you get the hang of it

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ContentExample9776@reddit

If it only took a recipe to create great food, there would no need for Chefs....or cooking schools...

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SamboTheGr8@reddit

Agreed. That's why I specifically added "until you get the hang of it."

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ContentExample9776@reddit

Right....but even with a recipe it doesn't guarantee results

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SamboTheGr8@reddit

Did you just come here to argue, or do you actually care about the definition of my comment?

If you cook like the image OP posted, then a simple recipe might help you make something edible instead. I didn't ask OP to become a professional chef or anything. I don't know what you're getting at.

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ContentExample9776@reddit

Why so sensitive. I was pointing out that even if OP had followed a recipe it doesn't mean it would turn out. A recipe without skill is useless. Thats all. Enjoy your day.

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SamboTheGr8@reddit

Maybe it's just.... The way you wrote your comments..... That made me misunderstand your tone... My bad

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Used-Pen-887@reddit

they deleted their account lol

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SamboTheGr8@reddit

Damn, I thought they just blocked me or something lol. Embarrassing

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Mierdutxi@reddit

People like you are either dense or intentionally difficult that was a rough read. 😬

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DeLowl@reddit

Then who would create the recipes?

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drsmith48170@reddit

This 👆

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sean_incali@reddit

he might try to hit it harder next time. maybe even use a meat beater/tenderizer to beat it harder,

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yougotyolks@reddit

You don't always have to beat your meat.

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virtualfatality@reddit

lies!

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Purple-Nectarine8589@reddit

for real, it’s all about those kitchen skills, gotta keep improving, lol

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AppropriateWeek5297@reddit

for sure, gotta learn from those kitchen disasters, lol

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urtrueloveskiss@reddit

Boiled chicken might be tastier than this

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Designer-Anxiety-571@reddit

yeah for real, some things just shouldn’t leave the kitchen lol

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Friendly_Rush_7034@reddit

Just use a recipe jesus christ

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School_North@reddit

No

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Icy_Forever657@reddit

You actually ate this?

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Voldemort57@reddit

This is the yogurts fault. Surprisingly hard to cook with yogurt cause it’s so thick, has some fat, and high water content.

It’s so thick and wet that it acts like a flame retardant and (as you experienced) doesn’t brown unless you really blast it.

I would avoid marinating in yogurt because it’s not beginner friendly. Yogurt is great for the base of a Mediterranean sauce like tzatziki that you can put on the chicken after cooking.

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saintfunflower@reddit

Did you?

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PurplePenguinPoops@reddit

Those look like baked well used pumice stones

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Ornery-Practice9772@reddit

🇦🇺 my uploads are still there! Phew😮‍💨

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Icy-Frosting8681@reddit

ps beware water content of chicken, as you wrapped it the water had nowhere to go and steamed your chicken and yoghurt

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Icy-Frosting8681@reddit

if doing a marinaded version just grill it. keep it simple. have you cooked chicken before? not a piss taking question, if not just start with a simple pan fry and get the golden brown plus all the way through. after that go from there

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sat5344@reddit

Try one of these and see how they do it recipetineats sip and feast

A few other tips: pat dry the chicken will help it sear and brown better than boiling in the juice. Sear on the stove first before putting it in the oven. Reverse sear where you bake then turn the temp up to brown the skin. Use a meat thermometer, once the thighs reach 155-160 take them out. They will continue to cook as they cool down. Put potatoes and vegetables on the pan to absorb the juices. Use a wire rack to raise the chicken so it doesn’t boil in the juice. Most marinades are salt, fat, acid, and spices. A little lemon juice goes a long way.

Cooking isn’t a science so adjust as you learn and as the meal cooks. I bet if you drained off some of that juice it would have turned out browned.

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Racine262@reddit

Cooking is definitely art and science mixed, and quite heavy on the science.

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BidensBDSMBurner@reddit

Toss them in a nonstick at high heat till stuff looks better

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Racine262@reddit

Okay... You have to take the chicken out of the marinade and bake or pan fry/sear it to give it some color and the proper texture. Paprika is your friend for adding color to chicken.

If you are trying to do a no waste cook and want to make a sauce from the marinade, you should make a roux (Google directions), then whisk in the liquid marinade and some chicken broth until you get a thick gravy/sauce. Season the sauce with salt and pepper and whatever other seasoning you have that might make sense.

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rosaryrattler@reddit

You need a hotter oven

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Wit2020@reddit

Pan fry it.

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brandonoooj@reddit

How'd you make it look like pork?

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MuffinSuch7909@reddit

MARINATED IN FERMENTED MILK, OUT THE KITCHEN NOW!!!!!

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Mr-Nihilist@reddit

I called the cops.

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kittyonkeyboards@reddit

Did you cook them under a heat lamp for a lizard?

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Buggydriver_@reddit

Why yogurt???

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LordMemerton1@reddit

Tried? Tried what!?

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mclurf@reddit

Call 911 you’re dying

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EWSflash@reddit

Are those cooked??

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Level_Dragonfruit561@reddit

Are the spices in the room with us?

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Dangerous-Courage412@reddit

why yogurt

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AnatolyBabakova@reddit

A lot of Indian cooking involves marinading meat in yogurt. ( Kinda similar to marinading em in buttermilk I guess )

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Dangerous-Courage412@reddit

I have cooked whole chickens and chicken breasts in wine. I have never had a recipe call for yogurt so this is veryyyy fascinating

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AnatolyBabakova@reddit

Ah yeah wine probably is fairly common for things like coq au vin, cacciatore and stuff ( mostly dishes where the chicken gets braised I suppose? )

The yogurt sort of works when u r cooking in high heat like in a tandoor or grill or under broiler or even maybe an air fryer!

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SpoppyIII@reddit

Greek yoghurt. I'm confident OP probably used regular old yoghurt. But Greek yoghurt is not an uncommon marinade ingredient for chicken.

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Dangerous-Courage412@reddit

Sheesh, I learn new things everyday

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Important-Vast-9345@reddit

It's actual not an uncommon ingredient for marinating chicken. I've have delicious results.

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Dangerous-Courage412@reddit

I had no idea!!!

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Reallysy2@reddit

Add paprika for color. Lemon to brighten the taste

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coke4breakfast@reddit

Harissa is a mediterranean option.

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Otherwise-Cycle-4983@reddit

This.. dress it up! ❤️

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Toiretachi@reddit

Turmeric works well too!

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Prize-Definition730@reddit

How did you come up this receipt? I know Indian marinate the meat in yogurt but they also put tons of spices

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tucsonmilenkovhs@reddit

Marinated in yogurt. Hilarious.

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AnatolyBabakova@reddit

Yogurt is actually used quite a bit while making things like tandoori chicken and such! I'd imagine the effect is kinda similar to using buttermilk!

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AnatolyBabakova@reddit

Id suggest using full fat yogurt for these purposes also throwing the things under the broiler for a few minutes does really help with the flavour ( don't worry too much about overcooking em since chicken thighs don't get dry as easily )

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5axiscncfishguitar@reddit

Maybe try searing the chicken first then baking in the oven? Or maybe leave them covered in the oven and leave uncovered for a few mins to get some colour? You are half way there

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polnikes@reddit

Broiler is your friend here too. If you have a rack or someway to elevate the thighs so they aren't just sitting in the juices they'll develop more colour.

These were likely cooked on too low a temperature, and needed the excess marinade wiped off.

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Rider434@reddit

Yeah yogurt marinades are great but they contain A LOT of water. That’s why most food that uses it is then cooked over an open flame or in a super hot oven.

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Numerous-Help-5987@reddit

OHHH see I try to use yoghurt as a marinade and get get the results I want but I never cook over an open flame. What if I hit it with a broil ?

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Rider434@reddit

Broil should work. Just got to get it as close as possible.

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JamesVinopal@reddit

Cool… who threw up on it?

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Who-am-i-inDE@reddit

JESUS! Cover your eyes everyone! NSFW

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weberobots123@reddit

You gotta pad off the marinade with a paper towel and re-season to get some color on the chicken.

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Known-Sugar8780@reddit

USE A RECIPE FFS - follow it to the letter. I don't use them now but I started with them. You're trying to reinvent the wheel here.

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tra_da_truf@reddit

This! You can literally put whatever ingredients you have into google and it’ll give you recipes for it.

Why people insist upon ruining food by mixing random shit together is beyond me

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SweetAndSourPickles@reddit

Tried to what? Beat it like it owed you money?

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virtualfatality@reddit

looks like you came all over it and punched it for being bad

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WiffleBallZZZ@reddit

Next time, do this: https://thebigmansworld.com/pulled-tandoori-chicken/

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RusticFishies1928@reddit

This happens when chicken is cooked on too low of heat for too long. Raise heat slightly lower cook time.

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WiffleBallZZZ@reddit

Yogurt works too, it's common in Indian cooking

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TNT3149_@reddit

Are the spices in the room with us now?

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Matskin123@reddit

Just go to chilis

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Frequent_Mix_8251@reddit

Yum, one plate of mold for dinner please

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Homework_Happy@reddit

This looks rough. How was it

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nogaesallowed@reddit

Yogurt is a bad choice. next time do not warp chicken in foil - you are basically steaming them.

easiest way:

marinate in salt brine (yes just salt) for how ever long you want.

Take them out, pat dry, wait until room temp, and brush on oil and honey (yes only oil and honey).

If you want fried chicken texture just roll the chicken in flour and spary with oil again now. if not leave the chicken alone.

Then 350F for 30min, brush on more oil and honey, no need to flip, leave the chicken alone. Then broil for 5 min to crisp the skin. Check for doneness. If the chicken is undercooked just microwave for another 5-10min. Yes, because microwave cooks from the inside. This is a valid save.

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nogaesallowed@reddit

Or even easier: rub a chicken with salt, leave in fridge open over night. second day rub on oil. roast 350F for 30min, broil 5min. No brine no marinated. I can not think of anything simpler.

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nogaesallowed@reddit

to sum up and even simple

put bird in salt water over-night, take out, pat dry, and put in over. 350F for 30min, brush on oil every 15min, broil for 5 min (do not leave the oven at this step, look at the chicken at all times).

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Lovat69@reddit

Get, a rack. Leave the skin on. I do the same thing. It looks way better than this. How long did you marinate it, what yogurt did you use?

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No_Elk_7856@reddit

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IceCoughy@reddit

350 1 hour

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MarzipanPlane9490@reddit

Maybe next time roll them in shake n bake and skip the marinade

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37_lucky_ears@reddit

Okay. I tried a similar pork chop recipe with buttermilk. Tips from that recope: rinse and pat dry the meat after marinating, oil with salt and pepper, sear in cast iron, then finish in the oven. And use a meat thermometer. Any pan can be used, but you really want that hard sear before going into the oven.

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deeeb0@reddit

Why tf would you rinse it after marinading so weird

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arnber420@reddit

Yeah unless you’re doing a dry salt brine you don’t need to rinse your meat after marinating bc you’re erasing all your hard work lol

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hey_im_cool@reddit

Ok this is actually wrong. First of all, there’s no reason to rinse the pork chops. USDA actually recommends to never rinse raw meat as it spreads bacteria. But also it’s just unnecessary. Wipe it with paper towels.

Second, no need to wipe off the yogurt. I do Greek yogurt marinated chicken a lot. Just gently shake the chicken to get the excess yogurt drip off, season and bake. The yogurt actually browns very well. Looks like OP used the wrong type of yogurt, oven wasn’t hot enough, didnt let enough of the yogurt drip off, or something else. But the tips from your buttermilk porkchop do not apply here

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ArmageddonRetrospect@reddit

nailed it my man, perfect every time. If you want to use breasts instead go 400 and bake for 20 minutes broil for 5.

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37_lucky_ears@reddit

I didn't come up with the recipe, guys, I'm just reporting on it.

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Infinite_Picture3858@reddit

This

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hovdeisfunny@reddit

This

is not good advice

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Mierdutxi@reddit

Next time consider take out.

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tokencryptoguy@reddit

You can brown the thighs first. You only have to brown one side. They don't dry as easily as the breast. Put the marinade in a pan and reduce it. Get it to a creamy consistency then put it aside. Throw the thighs in the oven then pour the reduced marinade over the top.

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PicklesAndCoorslight@reddit

I don't know how somebody can fail so miserably at chicke thighs.

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Lucky_Louch@reddit

I threw up in my mouth a little.

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OldSpaicu@reddit

I think your problem is that the juices just pooled under it instead of evaporating. Next time try putting it on a grate over the foil, or cooking in a pan instead.

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Random_Individual97@reddit

How did you manage this?!

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Proud-Leave3602@reddit

You should shake off all excess marinade, for starters. You probably need to sear, as well.

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combustedsaddle@reddit

Brother it is not that hard

Oil, Garlic/Onion powder/Cayenne(if you want)/Chili/Paprika, maybe a little citrus, honey or soy sauce and leave it for like 5-8 hours

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Toughnuggey@reddit

In yogurt. Why ?!?

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Mish-onimpossible@reddit

Are you sure you tried?

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jabracadaniel@reddit

gotta turn up the temp there

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Entmeister@reddit

Did you cook the chicken

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squeegiebean@reddit

This looks like the meal the mom I work for makes. She literally just rubs mayonnaise on chicken and puts it in the oven. Thats it.

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GoodKarmaDarling@reddit

I really tried this time

Tried to give yourself food poisoning...?

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DanaMarie75038@reddit

Add olive oil

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BLAZING-Shock-Theory@reddit

I’m pressing charges!!!

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Natural_Trick4934@reddit

For an easier and foolproof solution, sear the chicken both sides in a pan with some spices, then oven bake it (if that’s how you want to cook it). Then make up a yoghurt dressing to chuck on top of it. If you need that to also be warm, pop it on the chicken for just a few minutes at the end.

It won’t be spectacular. But making something far better, easier, will be a better first step than talking yourself down and wasting chicken/money.

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kingofomon@reddit

Don’t bake it. Cook on top of your stove.

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disneylovesme@reddit

Nah chicken thighs with bone require a longer cook time, sear in cast iron then bake

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Disastrous-Field5383@reddit

This for sure. My other favorite is searing and then braising in adobo for example.

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dieseltothesour@reddit

Or outdoor grill

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deppresio@reddit

Baked chicken thighs are excellent, the technique is just a bit lacking here. Guessing heat might have been too low, based on all the excess liquid.

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Excellent_Law6906@reddit

Did you cook these on the foil like that? You need a rack or skewers. Also turmeric, by the looks of things. How's the taste?

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XemptOne@reddit

yogurt is not a marinade, its nasty, ugghhhh

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wafflestep@reddit

I got you dude, quick delicious chicken thighs are easy af. You were just doing too much.

Use a good seasoning salt you like (Lawry's is good) add some cumin, garlic and onion powder, some yellow curry powder. Top and bottom.

I don't even measure anything I just dust it and use my heart. It doesn't even need to marinate or anything I literally pull them from the fridge, dust them, then straight in the air fryer.

Air fryer or oven baked works. 375-380 35 mins for the air fryer, 45 mins for oven if that's what you're using.

First skin down, then flip halfway thru so skin side is up and you're done.

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Kreichs@reddit

I recommend using a crock pot. Especially if those have the bone. Garlic powder some paprika, coat the thighs. Throw them in the crock pot. Pour 1/2 cup of bbq sauce on them. Set low for 4 to 6 hours.

You can replace the bbq sauce with whatever you want. Also you can broil them when they are done for about 4 minutes. Be careful so they don’t burn.

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Fun-Pace580@reddit

Fine out

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Fun-Pace580@reddit

Fine

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SoundOfAGun@reddit

This is one of the worst things I have ever seen

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UncleDuude@reddit

Ok, use a skillet or maybe a cast iron pan to cook thighs, same marinade is cool, but next time get the pan hot and put about a tablespoon of cooking oil in and swirl it around, place chicken in hot pan will make noises and steam, this is ok, let sit for a few minutes on one side and flip to other side. Should be browner than this, will have more flavor due to the mallard effect carmelizing the sugars in the meat and marinade, I suggest you buy a digital meat thermometer and learn the temps of different meats when they’re cooked enough to be safe to eat. Poultry is 160f, but sometimes that’s not enough for a big turkey or chicken thigh joint, those might need to go to 180f. It’s just practice, don’t get discouraged. I’ve been cooking for almost 50 years now, and I’m spectacular. It’s just reps and want to. Season your food!! Salt and pepper is great for just about everything, fresh herbs like thyme and rosemary are great on chicken beef and fish.

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Accomplished-Let6297@reddit

Looks like reverse sear it is then!!

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tenryuta@reddit

*pukes

yogurt.... yoGURT, wt- yogurt?

spices.... are you working for a company that cant bother defining spice, when theyre specially made with wt- ingredients pretending to be spices?

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Bolly_Eggs@reddit

Oven at Tan setting

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canolafly@reddit

I think clumpy yogurt was the problem ingredient here. Finding marinades for chicken online, and though it's cheating and the flavor isn't as good, there are packets of seasoning for marinades. Hell even teriyaki sauce considers itself to be a marinade (I disagree).

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MsnthrpcNthrpd@reddit

Plenty of people use yogurt as part of a marinade, I think OP just needs to follow the entire recipe before winging it.. it's obvious he didn't remove any excess marinade or even attempt to brown. If you told me he used normal old yogurt or even vanilla instead of Greek yogurt I would 100% believe it.

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missilefire@reddit

It looks like low fat yogurt could have been used. You need proper high fat Greek yogurt or similar for this - at least 10% fat. Cos anything else is just too watery.

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MyNameIsSkittles@reddit

Yogurt marinade is delicious, buddy just doesnt know how to season his food correctly. I can guarantee he didnt use enough salt

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canolafly@reddit

Huh. TIL about yogurt marinades. Gotta give him credit for trying. I am getting closer and closer to the Olivia Pope diet for myself, and I've stopped baking, as well. So some props to OP for not eating Cheetos, a multivitamin and sparkling water for dinner.

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SpoppyIII@reddit

He also used way too much of the marinade while cooking it. Didn't remove the excess. These thighs were boiled and steamed to death.

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Dogekaliber@reddit

I thought it was moldy bread

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JupitersClock@reddit

Did ya tho? You could spend idk 20 mins watching a few youtube videos on a dish your making and come up with a better result.

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jumbie29@reddit

I wanna see pictures of the times you didn’t try. Yikes

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Only_drunk_posts@reddit

Cooking isnt hard. Follow recipes. Then expeirement. Throw that chicken outside for cats/dogs

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theonlyotaku21@reddit

yall just be doing anything in the kitchen

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unicornamoungbeasts@reddit

Could be the meat…try organic or free range…honestly I made dinner one time w some cheapass chicken thighs and they were full of fat!!! Extremely gross and off putting…they didn’t make me feel good eating them either…so I only try to go for free range stuff now, or organic if I have some extra coin lol also an air fryer helps big time! Or also the temperature of the oven! I find 400 is pretty good for fatty chicken thighs…

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Gtraz68@reddit

The fuck is wrong with you?

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Spazic77@reddit

You need to un-try.

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ThisBend7125@reddit

I am not ok with this.

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NoItsNotIronic@reddit

You were half way to a butter chicken curry recipe. Next time in addition to the yogurt add some curry powder, cumin, ginger, garlic, turmeric and cayenne powder and lemon juice to the marinade and cut the chicken smaller. Then after it’s done marinating, melt like a cup of butter and cook the chicken in it til it’s white. Then add passata and heavy cream and simmer for 20 min. Serve on rice. It’s very good

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Effective-Ad-5842@reddit

Nasty!!!!!!

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Agrarian-girl@reddit

Damn

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Healthy-Confection66@reddit

Tried to…make us all sick?lol

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ComradeElephent@reddit

Out of curiosity did you pour the marinade in the pan when cooking the chicken? Because yogurt does weird things when cooked so I dont suggest it.

What I would try if I was learning.

Get some chicken with skin on (easier to cook nicely) Put the oven at 350 f Coat chicken in olive oil pepper and salt (if you have other spices go for it however things that have chunks like garlic bits are likely to burn) And cook for 20-40min maybe longer or shorter depending on your oven. But that should give you a nice crispy oven cooked chicken. (I would not cover in aluminum, you can put a sheet on the bottom to make clean up easier)

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Mammoth_Mission_3524@reddit

When you marinate something, before you cook it, you remove the marinate, dry off the meat, and dry season.

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AnyFile4868@reddit

I think you were supposed to brown them in a pan not cook them with throughs and prayers

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ieatrocks_13@reddit

I think I’d eat it if I was desperate so… hey that’s something

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New_Cheesecake9719@reddit

What spices? Are they in the room with us? Cuz I know they’re not on that chicken.

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cookiepartier@reddit

Even as a white dude who grew up in the suburbs, I have never cooked like this, how do people manage thissss

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Rotton_Banana@reddit

This cursed turkish food makes me feel disgusted

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Overall_Bad3194@reddit

I'd brown on the stove top first then bake. Gives it some crunch. Maybe put it on a broil pan to allow it to drain rather than boil in its juices

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Quote16@reddit

what the cinnamon toast fuck is going on in this kitchen. find a fucking recipe man. jesus

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pancakestack456@reddit

Idk at this point i feel people make shitty food on purpose to post it on here.

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OnlySpoilers@reddit

What time did you cook at? Thighs can handle a much higher heat than breast. Looks like the yogurt melted before it had a chance to brown

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TripleS82@reddit

I think this actually classifies as a food crime.

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kam0rix@reddit

Yeah as other say, broil and raise them off the pan. Between the sauce and chicken liquid purge you're just steaming/boiling them. You can't get color until the moisture is gone.

Marinating and then letting them sit uncovered on a rack in the fridge for like 30 min-2 hours will help immensely when you try and sear/broil/air fry them.

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ImpressivePromise187@reddit

Had you needed and fried it, it would have been fine. But this…

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Mick_Nugg@reddit

You're steaming/ boiling them wrapped up like that

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belaGJ@reddit

Good idea, terrible presentation.

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Deablo96@reddit

Next time, add more spice. If you're baking it, just take the chicken out of yogurt without adding the rest of the marinade and elevate the chicken a little so it has room for all the drippings. Personally, once I marinate my chicken in yogurt and spices, I'll just cook them in a pot with curry so the curry gravy can get all the flavor of the chicken mixed in and use all the juices 👍

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Doglover4561@reddit

Why yogurt??

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No-Mongoose-7450@reddit

You aren't supposed to bake the yogurt marinade 🥲

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LazyWrite@reddit

Legit thought it was a video game map for a second lmao

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GeorgiaMillerReload@reddit

Yogurt? Why? And what spices did you use?

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YakElectronic6713@reddit

It looks as if it's still raw! How long did you leave it in the oven???

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SpoppyIII@reddit

It doesn't look raw. It's way too grey. It looks positively boiled to death.

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YakElectronic6713@reddit

In my early days of learning to cook, I managed to achieve grey and raw (in the middle).

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SpoppyIII@reddit

chefs kiss

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YakElectronic6713@reddit

I know, it was quite an achievement! I corrected the situation by letting it burn in the pan. But the inside was cooked, at least 😬

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It looks as if it's

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DarDarBinks89@reddit

What spices did you use?

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Motorino1@reddit

Yogurt got to hot and broke it looks like. Marinating in yogurt and spices if great. Next time try grilling it on both sides first and then finishing in oven no need for high heat. 350 F should do for 15-20 minutes. Happy cooking.

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Due-Group-4030@reddit

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MissMabeliita@reddit

You did? 😔

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HomerStillSippen@reddit

I don’t think you tried at all lol I’ll still give you a D+ for some effort

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_supernerddeluxe_@reddit

When I prepare my chicken thighs for something like butter chicken or really any indian/middle Eastern recipe that requires a yogurt marinade, I try to emulate a tandoori oven as best I can by cranking my temp to 400-450 (high temps work best with dark meat), and elevating on a rack.

I try to get the rack nice and close to the top element in the stove. You dont need to remove all the marinade, just some of it, as the high heat will give it a nice color and depth of flavor. Then you can either eat the chicken as is or continue to use it in any recipe.

Just my two cents, good luck and try it until you dial it in!

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Lightn1ng@reddit

I think you're trying to hard and you don't have any good technique. try to get good technique. Then try to cook again

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Mitts009@reddit

No veggies?

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Ant_Bizzy@reddit

That chicken died for no reason smh

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Ant_Bizzy@reddit

Tried to what, kill someone?

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GrassGriller@reddit

Are you browning them at all? Chicken is way, WAY better if you:

-Pat them dry with paper towels

-Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder (experiment lightly with others)

-Get a frying pan pretty hot, then add oil

-Brown both sides of the chicken in the hot oil for about 2 minutes each side

-Put chicken in a preheated oven until done

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Instantsoup44@reddit

Did you take the marinade off before cooking? Looks like a no lol

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jfk_47@reddit

Yea. Take it out of the marinade and throw it on a grill or wipe off most of the marinade and then pan fry it.

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Inevitable_Sea_8516@reddit

Oh, that’s too bad. It tasted bad too?! I’ve made a similar sounding dish and it looked like crap, but it was delicious. Those pieces are crowded, more steamed than browned. I’ve also found that I need to use fresh, not frozen and thawed, or I end up with a puddle like that.

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Oh_Lawd_He_commin420@reddit

Throw it under the boiler for 5-10 min to get a nice crust....but keep an eye on it, it can burn quick

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revupthosefriars@reddit

Cook on a wire rack so the juices drain off 2. Put under broiler for a few minutes to finish

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VinshinTee@reddit

Why would you marinate with yogurt? It would be good as a tenderizer but there’s too much liquid to stay on during heat.

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CtrlAltDelthatshit@reddit

Should've ordered dominos 😭

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Important-Vast-9345@reddit

Putting them under the broiler would be an option. I've done that when making butter chicken sometimes.

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ArmageddonRetrospect@reddit

Seriously, throw some salt on the top and slap this bad boy under the broiler for 5 minutes

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LikeWhyMeex2@reddit

Uncooked shitty food porn lol

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PapiKel@reddit

get an air fryer if you can and this wouldve been a delectable, golden brown chicken dish.

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Altruistic-Hand-7000@reddit

If you’re gonna marinate chicken in yogurt it’s best to use it in a dish with a lot of sauce, like a curry. Personally I only ever put yogurt for a marinade when I’m making butter chicken

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robertbreadford@reddit

Lmfao this is so absurd

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the_big_bones@reddit

That chicken is gonna haunt you in the afterlife

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cometshoney@reddit

That chicken is gonna haunt me in this life.

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TransitionAway9840@reddit

That chicken is going to take them to the afterlife

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TocSir@reddit

That chicken is still alive and is going to take revenge!

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Infinite-Jelly-452@reddit

https://www.recipetineats.com/truly-crispy-oven-baked-buffalo-wings-my-wings-cookbook/

This recipe is for wings but I use the same process for thighs and they turn out perfect every time. Just let the chicken set uncovered in the fridge overnight to dry the skin out, season however you want but make sure to include the corn starch, and bake for the same time/temps in the recipe. Good luck!

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Atrus2g@reddit

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4 mins pan seared on high heat and a bit of teriyaki 🤗

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redditsuckspokey1@reddit

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chasinjason13@reddit

Recipes are a great way to learn process and how different flavors interact with each other. Then when you learn that, you can toss the recipes and create your own from that knowledge. As GI Joe said, knowing is half the battle!

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MrGengisSean@reddit

Oven Baked thighs need the oven RIPPING hot.

Don't feel bad, man. We all fuck up. I fucked up a 100 dollar rib roast with a reverse sear that I left in the oven about 40° too hot.

Try a hard sear in a pan, then finish in the oven.

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SpoppyIII@reddit

You also can't seal them up with a half gallon of leftover marinade amd wrap it all up in tin foil, because then the thighs just steam in the foil and come out like this...

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EmmyWeeeb@reddit

Why yogurt?

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SpoppyIII@reddit

Greek yoghurt is a normal are not uncommon marinade ingredient for chicken. Greek yoghurt marinade are super common for chicken gyros, as an example.

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icebomb2@reddit

How is it possible there's no color on this?!

Did you pour out the entire bowl of chicken including marinade?! Pls use video recipes and tutorials because you've gone terribly wrong somewhere.

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SpoppyIII@reddit

You can see from the picture that OP poured all the marinade into the foil with the chicken. It's been boiled and steamed rather than actually roasted, because of all the moisture.

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SpoppyIII@reddit

Too much liquid. You don't have to bake them sitting in a pool of marinade. When you marinade raw chicken, mist of the excess liquid generally isn't expected to make it into the cooking process. That just gives you steamed or boiled chicken.

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jtcut2020@reddit

No you didn't 😅👌

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sean_incali@reddit

you want to broil on high on both sides instead of baking it at a low temp

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bakertre@reddit

Add tomato paste and paprika cook 400f for 37 mins and dice the chicken

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UpstateNJ@reddit

Whoa! Is there a “best of” for this sub? Totally a contender!

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hudson_valley_chef@reddit

Disgusting

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MyNameIsSkittles@reddit

tasted bad

You should use salt

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roseorrueorlaurel@reddit

Man…

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Aggravating-Drop-686@reddit

"I passed out four times making this, anyways here's your chicken."

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greeneyeddruid@reddit

I bet it would be better with bread crumbs on top,

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Mr-Bry-Guy@reddit

Was it good?

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Neglect_Octopus@reddit

Try using an actual recipe.

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Relative_Reading_903@reddit

I don't think you were supposed to cook it in the same buttermilk/yogurt you marinated in.

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treebeardtower@reddit

Add some canned tomatoes or tomato sauce and sauté some onions in there and turn it into a more stew-like dish. It can be saved!

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akeno_1@reddit

What was your recipe? Try putting paprika or tumeric powder to add to the colour this looks basically unseasoned except for salt or pepper

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girlsgoneoscarwilde@reddit

Exhibit A

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rat_gland@reddit

Chicken thighs don't need a marinade. It's really hard to over cook them and dry them out especially if they still have the bones and skin. You have to really try to do this.

Brush them with olive oil all over including under the skin season all over with a mixture of black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, I use a table spoon of sugar, salt a little onion powder. Put on a rack so they're not sitting in the juices. Bake at 420 ~ 45 minutes so they're nice and crispy. Easy peasy

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lchen12345@reddit

What spices exactly? Maybe search for an actual recipe for yogurt marinaded chicken and see what steps are you missing.

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rankle_biscuit@reddit

Im sorry! Its frustrating to make a meal you end up not liking

Some good tips include finding a recipie the looks good and follow it EXACTLY until you get comfortable enough to make alterations. Unlike Baking which is basically science, cooking is art and it helps to learn from a pro before you wing it

For this specifically. Marinades are great, but after they marinate, you dont want to then cook them in the same mixture. You end up just pulling the moisture from the meat and poaching what is left

With skin on chicken, Ive had luck cooking it tented under some foil until just before they are done, then a few minutes uncovered under the broiler to crisp rhe skin and finish.

Another winner is a good braise which involves browning the meat first then cooking them in liquid on a nice low heat on the stovetop

You will get it and I wish you luck while you continue to learn!

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Excellent-Practice@reddit

Looks like it could be massively improved by grilling instead of baking. What spices? That's essentially the method for kabobs and tandoori

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Fishstixxx16@reddit

Supposed to use heat when you cook

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Maleficent_Weird8613@reddit

Lol. We went to a "friend's" house for dinner once. She made this. She knew she gave us trash. We ate it but I never went back.

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Lepton_Decay@reddit

Ah yes, fetch me the milk chicken, I'm looking for a hearty meal this eve.

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Relative_Inflation72@reddit

Winner winner chicken dinner.

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MsnthrpcNthrpd@reddit

Listen, for you and anybody reading, some of y'all need to commit to a recipe once you start something. That or maybe you need to start off with some simple recipes before you just start winging stuff cuz this isn't it.

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Medical_Sun1453@reddit

Don’t ever try to make that again!

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nogardleirie@reddit

Add a bit of paprika next time (smoked paprika is nice), it will give it a nice reddish brown colour

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Money-Ad7257@reddit

Those are fine if you just debone and mix up some curry sauce and lightly stew it for a time.

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NoTrollGaming@reddit

What does it look like after it’s cooked?

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doomtoothx@reddit

Tried what?

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vflavglsvahflvov@reddit

Tried to make it look disgusting.

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doomtoothx@reddit

Mission accomplished!

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boarbar@reddit

You gotta sear it on high heat first to lock in the juices. Then you can bake it.

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FrenchPetrushka@reddit

My mother does it, but she put the thighs in aluminum foil sheets she closes on the top. It preserves all the moist and spices around the chicken and it cooks evenly.

As you can see English is not my first language, but really, one thigh per aluminum foil, you close the foil, you let the chicken cook for maybe 20-30 min at 180°.

I'm sure you will succeed next time

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Born-Albatross7243@reddit

Hey I made this exact dish last night!

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willfauxreal@reddit

I agree with heat too low and I think they were overcrowded. Try a higher temp, larger pan, and don’t bunch of the foil to hold the liquids, your essentially boiling/steaming it.

I make this and bake on a wire rack thats on top of a pan so the juices drip away.

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