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Easy Tandoori Chicken and Vegetables

This version of the classic Indian tandoori chicken dinner is baked on a sheet pan with Indian spiced vegetables for a complete meal any night of the week.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 410 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

For the Chicken:
  • ¼ cup whole-milk yogurt , (not Greek)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • 3 cloves garlic , pressed or minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • ¼ teaspoon Turmeric
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 ¾ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs , trimmed of fat (3 ½ ounces each)
  • Olive oil spray
For the Vegetables:
  • 1 ½ pounds rainbow carrots , halved and cut lengthwise, then cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 4 cups medium cauliflower florets , (about 1 whole head)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
For the Yogurt Sauce:
  • ½ cup whole-milk yogurt , (not Greek)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic , pressed or minced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro , plus more for garnish
  • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

For the Chicken:
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  1. In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, lemon juice, onion, garlic, ginger, garam masala, turmeric, cayenne, smoked paprika, and salt. Place the chicken thighs in a gallon freezer bag with the marinade and refrigerate for 1 hour up to overnight. 
  2. When ready to cook, adjust an oven rack in the center and another 4-6 inches from the broiler. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spray a large rimmed sheet pan with oil.
For the Vegtables:
  1. In a large bowl or on a plate, toss the carrots and cauliflower with olive oil. Sprinkle with the garam masala, salt, and pepper to taste and toss to coat. Spread the vegetables onto the pan. Remove the chicken from the marinade, scrape off the excess, and nestle the chicken thighs in with the vegetables. Lightly spray with oil.
  2. Roast on the center rack until the vegetables are tender adn the chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes. 
For the Yogurt Sauce:
  1. In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, cilantro, and salt. 
  2. Switch the oven to broil. Move the pan to the higher rack and broil until the chicken and vegetable are slightly charred, about 3-5 minutes. Sprinkle with the chipped cilantro and serve with the yogurt sauce on the side.

Notes

  • This tandoori chicken recipe calls for cauliflower and carrots as the main vegetables, but feel free to experiment and try other variations too. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 99g Calories 410kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 44g (88%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 194mg (65%) Sodium 1293mg (54%) Potassium 1445mg (41%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 28625IU (573%) Vitamin C 66.7mg (74%) Calcium 157mg (16%) Iron 2.6mg (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 410

% Daily Value*

Serving 99g
Calories 410kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 44g 88%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 194mg 65%
Sodium 1293mg 54%
Potassium 1445mg 31%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 28625IU 573%
Vitamin C 66.7mg 74%
Calcium 157mg 16%
Iron 2.6mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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