Easy Tandoori Chicken Recipe

Name: Easy Tandoori Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup plain yogurt; 1 tablespoon grated garlic; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon paprika; 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger; 2 teaspoons lime zest (from 1 large lime); 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 2 medium (about 8-oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro; Lime wedges, for serving

Servings: persons

1 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon grated garlic
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
2 teaspoons lime zest (from 1 large lime)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 medium (about 8-oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
Lime wedges, for serving

1
Combine yogurt, garlic, cumin, paprika, ginger, lime zest, salt, coriander, and turmeric in a large ziplock plastic freezer bag; remove and reserve 1/4 cup of the yogurt mixture. Add chicken to remaining yogurt mixture in bag; seal bag and rub to coat. Chill for 8 to 24 hours, turning occasionally.
2
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F with top rack 6 inches from broiler. Place chicken on a greased wire rack fitted on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake on top rack until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 130u00b0F, 15 to 17 minutes. Turn broiler on.
3
Broil chicken until thermometer registers 165u00b0F, 6 to 7 minutes, basting with reserved yogurt mixture every 2 minutes. (There should be char after each basting interval.) Remove from oven and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Cut chicken into large chunks. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

140

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup plain yogurt, 1 tablespoon grated garlic, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 tablespoon paprika, and more.

Yes, Easy 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.

Easy Tandoori Chicken

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