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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!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
marinating time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 45 mins
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 218 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.