Tandoori Chicken Marinade Recipe
User Reviews
4.8
72 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Marinate
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
267 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Indian
Tandoori Chicken Marinade Recipe
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Enjoy restaurant-quality Indian cuisine at home with this easy-to-make Tandoori Chicken Marinade! Traditional ingredients like yogurt, ginger, and turmeric blend together to create an unforgettably flavorful chicken marinade.
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Ingredients
- 1½ -2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
For the Marinade:
- ¾ cup PLAIN yogurt
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons ground garam masala
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice from ½ lemon
Instructions
- Place all marinade ingredients in a large sealable plastic bag. Mix to combine.
- Add the chicken breasts to the bag and toss gently to coat them in the marinade. Seal the bag.
- Place the bag of marinade and chicken in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours.
- When ready to cook, heat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Once hot, place the chicken breasts on the grill. Cook for 6-8 minutes, flip, and cook for another 6-8 minutes until the chicken is slightly charred on the edges and cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Storage: Store cooked tandoori chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.
- Store cooked tandoori chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.
- Leftover marinade (that has been in contact with raw chicken) should be disposed of.
- Leftover marinade (that has been in contact with raw chicken) should be disposed of.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
267kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
115mg
(38%)
Sodium
518mg
(22%)
Potassium
737mg
(21%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
245IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
71mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 267 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 267kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 115mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 518mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 737mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 245IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
72 reviews
Excellent
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