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
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
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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