Tandoori Chicken Recipe

Name: Tandoori Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup coarsely chopped onion; 1 teaspoon coarsely chopped peeled fresh ginger; 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander seeds; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; Dash of ground nutmeg; 4 (4-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; Cooking spray

Servings: persons

3/4 cup coarsely chopped onion
1 teaspoon coarsely chopped peeled fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Dash of ground nutmeg
4 (4-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
Cooking spray

1
Place first 3 ingredients in a food processor; process until finely chopped. Add yogurt and the next 8 ingredients (yogurt through nutmeg); pulse 4 times or until blended.
2
Make 3 diagonal cuts 1/4 inch deep across top of each chicken breast half. Combine chicken and yogurt mixture in a large zip-top plastic bag. Seal and marinate in refrigerator 8 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
3
Prepare grill or broiler.
4
Remove chicken breast from bag; discard marinade. Place chicken on grill rack or broiler pan coated with cooking spray; cook 6 minutes on each side or until chicken is done.

286

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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: 3/4 cup coarsely chopped onion, 1 teaspoon coarsely chopped peeled fresh ginger, 2 garlic cloves, peeled, 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt, 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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