Description
Tandoori Chicken is an incredibly flavorful dish that brings the authentic taste of Indian cuisine right to your home. This vibrant meal features tender chicken thighs marinated in a rich blend of yogurt and spices, resulting in a dish that is not only delicious but also keto-friendly and low in carbs. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, Tandoori Chicken impresses with its smoky aroma and beautiful color, making it an eye-catching centerpiece for any occasion. With easy preparation steps and versatile serving options, it’s sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 3/4 teaspoon table salt
- 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 7-ounce container plain Greek yogurt
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (minced)
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by rubbing it with salt, pepper, and lime juice. In a bowl, mix yogurt, garlic, ginger, cumin, smoked paprika, turmeric, and cayenne. Coat the chicken thoroughly with the marinade and refrigerate for 6 to 24 hours.
- Preheat your oven's broiler to high or set it to bake at 450°F if broiling is not available. Prepare a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper.
- Arrange the marinated chicken on the baking sheet without overlapping. Discard excess marinade.
- Broil for about 15 to 20 minutes until the tops are dry and slightly charred. Flip the chicken and cook for another 10 minutes until fully cooked.
- Serve hot with your choice of sides.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg