Easy tandoor chicken
Tandoori chicken is a popular Indian dish that is marinated in yogurt and a blend of spices
Servings: 4
Calories: 276kcal
Ingredients
- 4 skinless chicken leg quarters
- 1 cup yogurt use dairy-free if better tolerated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon garam masala (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- fresh cilantro chopped (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the yogurt (dairy-free if better tolerated), olive oil, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, salt, and lemon juice.
- Make cuts in 3-4 places on the leg/thigh pieces. Coat the chicken in the marinade, cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.
- Preheat oven using broil setting for 10 minutes.
- Place the chicken pieces on a baking sheet. Broil the chicken for about 15 minutes, or until the chicken has a charred and slightly crispy exterior. Flip the chicken halfway through the cooking time to ensure even cooking and browning.
- Change the oven setting to bake at 350F. Cook for another 5-10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Serve the chicken hot, garnished with fresh cilantro (if desired). Enjoy your delicious tandoori chicken with rice or naan bread.
Notes
Nutrition: Carbohydrates:7.1g; Protein:29g; Fat:11g; Saturated Fat:3.7g; Cholesterol: 119mg; Sodium:142mg; Fiber:0.7g