Chicken Roasted with Ginger and Cilantro

Here is another recipe I adapted from At Home with Maddhur Jaffrey.  Since I love the combination of ginger and cilantro I knew this would be delicious.  I also shortened the cooking time by using boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of chicken legs on the bone, which Ms. Jaffrey recommends. This dish is extremely easy and quick to prepare.  It is good hot or at room temperature.

2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 tsp. garam masala
1 tsp. finely grated peeled fresh ginger
2 tbl. plain yogurt
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro (no coarse stems)

Preheat oven to 400 degrees

Lay the chicken pieces in a single layer in a baking dish.  Sprinkle the salt, pepper, cayenne and garam masala evenly on both sides and pat in.  Rub the ginger, yogurt and cilantro all over the pieces.  Place the baking dish in the center of the oven and bake 25-30 minutes.

Note: If you don't have garam masala yet, go out and buy some. It is packed with flavor and takes up almost no space. Share any extra with a good friend.