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Tandoori Chicken
Tandoori Chicken uses marinated chicken drumsticks in a yogurt and spice blend including ginger, garlic, lemon juice, Kashmiri chili powder, turmeric, and garam masala. The marinade tenderizes the meat and infuses it with characteristic warm spices balanced by the tang of yogurt and lemon. The chicken is grilled or baked to achieve a slightly charred exterior and juicy interior. Served with lime wedges and sliced red onion, it presents a flavorful main dish with authentic spice elements.
Prep Time
6 hrs
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
6 hrs 20 mins
Calories:
229 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken drumstick skim removed
- ½ cup PLAIN yogurt regular or low fat
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 to 2 tablespoons kashmiri chili powder or any other mild red chili powder
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric ground
- 1 to 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
To serve
- 1 lime cut in wedges
- 1 small red onion sliced
Instructions
- Make 3-4 slits across each drumstick. Whisk together yogurt, ginger, garlic, lemon juice, red chili powder, turmeric, garam masala, and salt to make the marinade. Apply evenly to the chicken pieces and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 5-6 hours or up to 24 hours.
- Preheat the grill or oven at 450 F. Take the chicken out of the refrigerator 30 minutes prior to grilling. Baste the chicken with some cooking oil and arrange it on a grilling pan or on the outdoor grill.
- You can grill it on an outdoor grill for 20 mins or until the juices run clear. Alternatively, bake it in an oven for 15 mins, followed by 5 minutes of broiling to get some perfectly grilled charred marks.
- Serve with fresh lime wedges and sliced red onion.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
229kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
120mg
(40%)
Sodium
1336mg
(56%)
Potassium
493mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
908IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
88mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 229
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 229kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 120mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 1336mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 493mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 908IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.