Description
Tandoori Chicken is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Indian cuisine right to your table. This recipe uses a rich yogurt marinade infused with spices, ensuring each bite is succulent and bursting with taste. No need for a tandoor oven; you can easily achieve authentic results using your regular oven in just about 30 minutes after marinating. Perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions, Tandoori Chicken will impress family and friends alike. Enjoy it on its own or paired with rice, naan, or a refreshing salad for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 lime (juice)
- 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, and pepper with the chicken thighs. Mix yogurt, garlic, ginger, and spices in a bowl. Coat chicken in the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 6 hours (up to 24 hours).
- Prepare the Oven: Preheat the broiler or oven to high (450°F). Line a baking sheet with foil.
- Cook the Chicken: Arrange marinated chicken on the sheet without overcrowding. Broil for 15-20 minutes until darkened; flip and cook an additional 10 minutes until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken thigh (approximately 113g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg