Description
This Tandoori Chicken recipe features tender boneless chicken thighs marinated in a flavorful blend of yogurt, spices, garlic, and ginger. Broiled to perfection, this dish is bursting with traditional Indian flavors and is perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 3/4 teaspoon table salt
- 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 (7-ounce) container plain Greek yogurt
Marinade:
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: Rub the chicken with salt, pepper, and lime juice. Mix yogurt, garlic, ginger, cumin, paprika, turmeric, and cayenne. Coat chicken well, cover, and refrigerate for 6 to 24 hours.
- Prepare: Preheat broiler or oven to high. Line a baking sheet and arrange marinated chicken without overlapping.
- Cook Chicken: Broil for 15-20 mins, flip, and cook for an additional 10 mins until done.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
- This dish pairs well with naan bread and a side of cucumber raita.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 630 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg