Description
Tandoori Chicken is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Indian cuisine right to your kitchen. This easy recipe features juicy chicken marinated in a spiced yogurt blend, resulting in a tender and aromatic meal that’s perfect for any occasion—whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a quick weeknight dinner. Not only is this Tandoori Chicken keto-friendly and low in carbs, but its bold flavors will also impress anyone who tries it. With simple preparation steps and versatile serving options, you’ll find this dish an irresistible addition to your culinary repertoire.
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 minced fresh ginger
- 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. In a bowl, mix the yogurt, garlic, ginger, cumin, paprika, turmeric, and cayenne until well combined. Add chicken thighs one at a time to coat thoroughly in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 6 to 24 hours.
- Preheat your broiler (or oven to 450°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Place marinated chicken on the baking sheet without overlapping. Bake for approximately 15-20 minutes until mostly dry on top. Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 10 minutes until fully cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg