Tandoori Chicken With Sweet Carrot Yoghurt Recipe

Name: Tandoori Chicken With Sweet Carrot Yoghurt
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 3 tablespoons indian tandoori paste; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons natural yoghurt; 12 chicken tenderloins; 12 wooden skewers, soaked in water; 1 cup natural yoghurt; 1 (400 g) canjulienne carrots, well drained; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon honey; 2 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped; oil (for cooking); cooked wild rice, for serving; indian bread, for serving

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 tablespoons indian tandoori paste
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons natural yoghurt
12 chicken tenderloins
12 wooden skewers, soaked in water
1 cup natural yoghurt
1 (400 g) canjulienne carrots, well drained
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped
oil (for cooking)
cooked wild rice, for serving
indian bread, for serving

1
In a medium bowl combine the tomato paste, Tandoori paste, lemon juice and yoghurt.
2
Thread a chicken tenderloin onto each skewer and place the skewered chicken pieces into a glass or ceramic dish (Tandoori paste may stain plastic containers).
3
Spoon the tomato paste mixture over the chicken so that it is well covered.
4
Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
5
In a medium bowl, combine the yoghurt, Julienne Carrots, cumin, honey and coriander.
6
Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
7
Brush the heated barbecue grill or hotplate with oil and cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side or until it is cooked through.
8
Serve the chicken on a bed of wild rice with the sweet carrot yoghurt and warmed Indian bread, such as Roti or Naan.
9
NOTE: Tenderloins refer to the small tender fillet attached to the underside of breast fillet.

525

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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: 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 3 tablespoons indian tandoori paste, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons natural yoghurt, and more.

Yes, Tandoori Chicken With Sweet Carrot Yoghurt 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tandoori Chicken With Sweet Carrot Yoghurt

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Variations & substitutions

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