Description
Tandoori Chicken is a flavorful and aromatic dish made with marinated chicken cooked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 lime, juiced
- 3/4 teaspoon table salt
- 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 (7-ounce) container plain Greek yogurt
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine lime juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Add Greek yogurt, garlic, ginger, cumin, paprika, turmeric, and cayenne. Mix well.
- Add chicken thighs to the marinade. Ensure they are well coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- Preheat the grill or oven to medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken for 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally, until fully cooked.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Adjust spices to your taste.
- Marinating longer enhances the flavor.
- Pair with rice or naan for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Tandoori Chicken, Indian Chicken Recipe, Grilled Chicken