Tandoori Chicken Breasts Recipe

Name: Tandoori Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup plain yogurt; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup minced onion; 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger; 1/3 cup fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 6 large chicken breast halves on the bone; Garnish: lime wedges, onion rings, red pepper strips tomato wedges and/or fresh chilies

Servings: persons

1/2 cup plain yogurt
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup minced onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 large chicken breast halves on the bone
Garnish: lime wedges, onion rings, red pepper strips tomato wedges and/or fresh chilies

1
In a large bowl or casserole combine all but the chicken and garnishes.
2
Remove the skin and excess fat from the chicken breasts but leave the bones.
3
Add the chicken to the marinade and coat each piece well.
4
Cover and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours.
5
Preheat oven to 375F.
6
Remove chicken pieces from marinade and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
7
Bake chicken for about 45 minutes or until done, basting often with remaining marinade.
8
Chicken may also be cooked in a rotisserie oven or grilled over very low heat until cooked through.
9
Serve chicken on a platter surrounded by garnishes.

295

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup plain yogurt, 4 cloves garlic, minced, 1/4 cup minced onion, 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Tandoori Chicken Breasts 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 Breasts

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