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Tandoori Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Diet: Halal

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

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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

  1. 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.
  2. Prepare: Preheat broiler or oven to high. Line a baking sheet and arrange marinated chicken without overlapping.
  3. 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