Tandoori Chicken
A flavorful Indian-inspired chicken dish, marinated in a spiced yogurt sauce. We suggest serving this with our Indian Turmeric Rice.
Servings people
Ingredients
- 8-10 chicken thighs, boneless, skinless about 2 1/2 pounds
- ¾ cup Greek yogurt, plain or just one small container, sizes vary a little, throw the whole thing in there.
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- 4 cloves garlic roughly chopped
- ⅓ cup white onion, chopped
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon ground red pepper *see note
- chopped cilantro and lemon wedges optional, for serving
Instructions
Marinade
- Rinse chicken thighs in cool water and pat dry with paper towels. Trim off excess fat, if necessary (a pair of kitchen shears is the easiest way to do this!) and place in a glass bowl or heavy duty zip-top bag.
- Place yogurt, lemon zest and juice, garlic, onion, olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, cumin, ginger, turmeric, and red pepper in the blender and process until smooth. Pour over chicken, toss to coat, and marinate for 24 hours for best results.
Grill
- Preheat grill to medium heat and oil grill grates to avoid sticking. Remove chicken pieces from bag or bowl and allow excess marinade to drip off. Place chicken on grill and close lid. Cook for 4-6 minutes on each side or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165° F. However, you’ll want to aim for between 170-175° for improved flavor and texture.
- Chicken can also be cooked in a skillet, indoor grill pan, or under the broiler. We suggest serving with Indian Style Turmeric Rice and a veggie of your choice.
Notes
- Feel free to omit the ground red pepper if you want no trace of heat, or add more if you'd like a little kick to it.
- This also works well in a cast iron pan on a grill or stovetop. Drizzle in a little olive oil and cook as outlined.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and consume within 3-4 days for best results.
Nutrition
Serving: 1thigh, Calories: 218kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Protein: 30g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.03g, Cholesterol: 144mg, Sodium: 333mg, Potassium: 451mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 622IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 36mg, Iron: 2mg
Calories: 218kcal
Cost: $10
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