Tandoori Chicken

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • marinating time

    2 hrs

  • Total Time

    2 hrs 45 mins

  • Servings

    3 servings

  • Calories

    218 kcal

  • Cuisine

    Indian

Tandoori Chicken

Tandoori Chicken is a classic Indian dinner that marinates chicken legs in a creamy yogurt base, blended spice mix and freshly squeezed lime juice then cooked in the oven. This its a MUST have dinner recipe! 

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3 bone-in skinless chicken legs
  • 1 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice about half a lime
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon garam marsala
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic cloves minced
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Instructions

  1. Combine 1 cup plain greek yogurt, 1 teaspoon lime juice, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 2 teaspoons paprika, 2 teaspoons turmeric, 1 teaspoon garam marsala, and 1 tablespoon minced garlic cloves in a medium bowl. Add 3 bone-in skinless chicken legs and mix until the chicken is fully coated. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours.
  2. Once the chicken is done marinating, preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Place an oven-safe rack on top of a baking sheet and bake the chicken for 20 minutes. Flip the chicken over nad bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 218kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.02g Cholesterol 121mg (40%) Sodium 194mg (8%) Potassium 529mg (15%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1492IU (30%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 106mg (11%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 218 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 218kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Cholesterol 121mg 40%
Sodium 194mg 8%
Potassium 529mg 11%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 1492IU 30%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 106mg 11%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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