Description
Tandoori Chicken is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Indian cuisine right to your kitchen. Marinated in a luscious yogurt and spice blend, this chicken is baked to perfection, yielding juicy, tender meat with delightful crispy edges. This recipe is not only straightforward but also keto-friendly and low in carbs, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or entertaining guests. With its stunning presentation and mouthwatering aroma, Tandoori Chicken will surely impress everyone at your table.
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
- Marinate: Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and lime juice. In a large bowl, mix yogurt, garlic, ginger, cumin, paprika, turmeric, and cayenne. Add chicken to the marinade; coat well. Cover and refrigerate for 6 to 24 hours.
- Prepare: Preheat your oven's broiler or set it to bake at 450°F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
- Cook: Arrange marinated chicken on the baking sheet without overlapping. Cook under the broiler or bake until charred and cooked through, about 15 to 20 minutes per side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (about 100g)
- Calories: 263
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 589mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 120mg