Tandoori Chicken Recipe

Name: Tandoori Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 teaspoons turmeric; 2 teaspoons paprika; 2 teaspoons fresh gingerroot, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 3/4 cup low-fat yogurt

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons turmeric
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons fresh gingerroot, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 cup low-fat yogurt

1
Make 3-4 deep diagonal cuts in each chicken breast.
2
Sprinkle with lemon juice.
3
Combine next 9 ingredients in a bowl; then mix in the yogurt.
4
Coat chicken well with the tandoori marinade.
5
Place in a bowl, cover, and chill for at least 4 hours or over night.
6
Place chicken on a preheated grill; brush with extra marinade.
7
Grill, turning frequently, until chicken is tender and juice runs clear (12-14 minutes).
8
Remove, cover with foil, and continue cooking until the chicken is crisp and slightly blackened (5-10 minutes).

318

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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: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 teaspoons turmeric, and more.

Yes, 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.

Tandoori Chicken

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