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Weeknight Tandoori Chicken
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Weeknight Tandoori Chicken

My family gobbles up this gluten-free Weeknight Tandoori Chicken served with brown rice and spinach. It's also dairy free if served without yogurt.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Coriander
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs boneless and skinless
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or coconut oil)
  • 1 13-oz can coconut milk
  • 1 8-oz can tomato sauce plain
  • 2 ounces spinach fresh
Recommended Accompaniments
  • cilantro
  • mint fresh
  • brown rice
  • PLAIN yogurt (omit the yogurt to be dairy-free)

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl, combine the garlic powder, coriander, cumin, ginger, salt, and cayenne with a fork. Dredge each piece of chicken in the spices and set aside.
  2. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken, sprinkle any remaining spices on top, and sear for a couple of minutes until golden brown on both sides.
  3. Add the coconut milk and tomato sauce to the pan, bring to a boil, cover with a lid, reduce the heat to low, and cook until the chicken is done all the way through (no longer pink), about 8 - 10 minutes.
  4. Layer in bowls with brown rice on the bottom, then spinach, chicken, sauce, yogurt, and fresh herbs. Enjoy!

Notes

  • We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
  • Nutrition Facts Weeknight Tandoori Chicken Amount Per Serving Calories 581 Calories from Fat 432 % Daily Value* Fat 48g74%Saturated Fat 24g150%Trans Fat 1gPolyunsaturated Fat 6gMonounsaturated Fat 14gCholesterol 142mg47%Sodium 1609mg70%Potassium 1177mg34%Carbohydrates 14g5%Fiber 3g13%Sugar 7g8%Protein 28g56% Vitamin A 2294IU46%Vitamin C 17mg21%Calcium 73mg7%Iron 7mg39% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
  • Calories 581
  • Calories from Fat 432
  • % Daily Value*
  • Fat 48g
  • 74%
  • Saturated Fat 24g
  • 150%
  • Trans Fat 1g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 6g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 14g
  • Cholesterol 142mg
  • 47%
  • Sodium 1609mg
  • 70%
  • Potassium 1177mg
  • 34%
  • Carbohydrates 14g
  • 5%
  • Fiber 3g
  • 13%
  • Sugar 7g
  • 8%
  • Protein 28g
  • 56%
  • Vitamin A 2294IU
  • 46%
  • Vitamin C 17mg
  • 21%
  • Calcium 73mg
  • 7%
  • Iron 7mg
  • 39%