Almost Tandoori Chicken Recipe

Name: Almost Tandoori Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Greek yogurt; 1 tablespoon turmeric, a palmful; 1 tablespoon coriander; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika; 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin, 1/2 a palmful; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom, 1/3 palmful; 1 lime, zested; 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 green apple, peeled, cored and thinly sliced into matchsticks; 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and very thinly sliced lengthwise; 4 scallions, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil; 4 pieces naan bread, plain or flavored, store-bought, warmed

Servings: persons

1 cup Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon turmeric, a palmful
1 tablespoon coriander
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1/2 tablespoon ground cumin, 1/2 a palmful
1 teaspoon ground cardamom, 1/3 palmful
1 lime, zested
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 green apple, peeled, cored and thinly sliced into matchsticks
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and very thinly sliced lengthwise
4 scallions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
4 pieces naan bread, plain or flavored, store-bought, warmed

1
Preheat oven to 500 degrees F.
2
Combine the yogurt with the spices and zest of lime in a large bowl.
3
Cut the chicken into large chunks and season liberally with salt and pepper.
4
Add to the yogurt mixture and toss to coat evenly.
5
Put a small wire rack on a baking sheet or a slotted broiler pan.
6
Arrange the chicken on the rack or slotted pan and roast until charred at the edges and juices run clear, about 15 minutes.
7
Combine the apple, tomatoes and scallions in a serving bowl.
8
Add the lime juice, oil, and salt and pepper, to taste, and toss to combine.
9
Transfer the chicken to a serving platter and serve with apple-tomato topping and warm bread.

585

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon turmeric, a palmful, 1 tablespoon coriander, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, and more.

Yes, Almost Tandoori Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Almost Tandoori Chicken

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