Tandoori Chicken Recipe

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    8 mins

  • Cook Time

    8 mins

  • Total Time

    43 mins

  • Servings

    4 Servings

  • Calories

    359 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Indian

Tandoori Chicken Recipe

Classic Tandoori Chicken is an Indian recipe marinated in yogurt, garam masala and cayenne before baking, a perfect easy weeknight meal.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 pounds chicken legs , no skin (8 legs)
  • 2 cups Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Yellow food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon Red food coloring
  • 1 lemon , juiced
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Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a large bowl and mix well.
  2. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, then let marinade in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours, preferably 24 hours.
  3. Remove the majority of the marinade before cooking the chicken.
  4. Grill Instructions: Heat the oiled grill to medium-high heat and cook the chicken until cooked through, 10-12 minutes.
  5. Oven Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and cook on a sheet pan for 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 2g Calories 359kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 125mg (42%) Sodium 728mg (30%) Potassium 484mg (14%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 575IU (12%) Vitamin C 14.9mg (17%) Calcium 129mg (13%) Iron 1.5mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 359 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 2g
Calories 359kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 125mg 42%
Sodium 728mg 30%
Potassium 484mg 10%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 575IU 12%
Vitamin C 14.9mg 17%
Calcium 129mg 13%
Iron 1.5mg 8%

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

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