Description
Tandoori Chicken is a flavorful and aromatic dish that brings the essence of Indian cuisine right to your kitchen. This recipe features juicy chicken thighs marinated in a tangy yogurt mixture infused with a blend of spices, resulting in perfectly tender and slightly smoky meat. Whether you’re hosting a family dinner or enjoying a quick weeknight meal, Tandoori Chicken is versatile enough to suit any occasion. Serve it alongside fluffy rice, crisp salads, or wrapped in naan for a complete culinary experience. Ideal for health-conscious eaters, this dish is keto-friendly and low in carbs without sacrificing flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 3/4 teaspoon table salt
- 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 7 ounces 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 large mixing bowl, combine lime juice, salt, pepper, yogurt, garlic, ginger, cumin, paprika, turmeric, and cayenne to create the marinade.
- Rub the marinade all over the chicken thighs and cover. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or ideally overnight for maximum flavor.
- Preheat your oven's broiler on high or set it to 450°F if broiling isn't available.
- Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and arrange the marinated chicken in a single layer.
- Broil for about 15–20 minutes until the top is mostly dry with some charred edges; flip and cook for an additional 10 minutes until fully cooked.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg