Description
Tandoori Chicken is a flavorful and aromatic Indian dish that brings the essence of traditional cuisine right to your kitchen. This recipe features tender boneless chicken thighs marinated in a spiced yogurt mixture, which infuses every bite with rich flavors. The result is a beautifully charred exterior and juicy interior, making it perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings. Whether served with naan, rice, or salad, Tandoori Chicken is sure to impress your guests while fitting seamlessly into low-carb and keto diets.
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 fresh ginger (minced)
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by rubbing it with salt, pepper, and lime juice. Mix yogurt and spices in a bowl, then coat the chicken thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for 6 to 24 hours.
- Preheat your oven's broiler on high. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
- Arrange the marinated chicken on the prepared baking sheet without overcrowding. Broil for 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: Broiling
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (about 150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 100mg