Haldi Masala-Spiced Roasted Chicken Salad

by BushyEyes

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  1. BushyEyes

    I was gifted a jar of haldi masala. haldi means turmeric, so this blend was turmeric-forward and very spicy! use your favorite curry powder or store-bought masala or you can make your own spice blend!

    **Ingredients:**

    * 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
    * 2 tablespoons neutral oil, divided
    * 1-2 tablespoons haldi masala (or use curry powder, garam masala, or your favorite masala)
    * 12 ounces broccoli florets
    * Half a red onion, sliced into wedges
    * Salt and pepper

    Sauce:

    * 5.3 ounces Greek yogurt
    * 2 tablespoons minced red onion
    * 1/2 English cucumber, minced
    * 1 lemon, juiced
    * 1/2 cup water plus more for thinning it out
    * Salt

    For serving:

    * 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
    * 5 ounces salad greens
    * 1/2 English cucumber, sliced

    **Prepare the chicken:**

    1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
    2. In a bowl, combine chicken thighs and 1 tablespoon oil. Add half the haldi masala and season all over with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
    3. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high. Add chicken and cook for 5 minutes without moving.
    4. Flip and add broccoli and red onion on top. Season with remaining haldi masala and a big pinch of salt. Arrange the skillet so that the chicken is on top of the broccoli. Transfer to the oven for 12-15 minutes until broccoli is tender-crisp and chicken reaches 165°F. Remove from oven and set aside.

    **Prepare cucumber sauce:**

    1. Make the sauce by whisking yogurt, minced red onion, minced cucumber, lemon juice, and water in a bowl. Season with a big pinch of salt.

    **Prepare salad:**

    1. Combine salad greens and sliced cucumber in a large bowl. Drizzle with 2 teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil. Season with salt and toss to coat. Set aside.

    **To serve:**

    1. Slice the chicken thighs. Divide salad greens between bowls. Pile the chicken and broccoli on top and drizzle with yogurt sauce. Serve with lemon on the side. Enjoy!

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