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Tandoori Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Diet: Halal

Description

This Tandoori Chicken recipe features tender boneless skinless chicken thighs marinated in a flavorful blend of yogurt, spices, garlic, and ginger, resulting in a deliciously aromatic dish with a hint of smokiness.


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
  • 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 the chicken: Combine lime juice, salt, pepper, yogurt, garlic, ginger, cumin, paprika, turmeric, and cayenne in a bowl. Add chicken thighs and coat evenly. Marinate for at least 1 hour.
  2. Cook the chicken: Preheat grill or oven to medium-high heat. Grill or bake chicken until fully cooked, about 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  3. Serve: Serve hot with rice, naan, and your favorite chutney.

Notes

  • You can adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the amount of cayenne used.
  • For extra flavor, consider adding a dash of garam masala to the marinade.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250 kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 500 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 5 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Cholesterol: 80 mg