Description
A delightful dish rooted in Indian cuisine, easy baked tandoori chicken is marinated in spices and yogurt, baked to juicy perfection.
Ingredients
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- 4-6 chicken pieces (drumsticks or thighs)
- 1 cup plain yogurt (or coconut yogurt)
- 2 tbsp garlic and ginger paste
- 2 tbsp tandoori masala (or a mix of cumin, paprika, and coriander)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1-2 tbsp cooking oil
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine yogurt, garlic and ginger paste, tandoori masala, lemon juice, and salt. Add chicken pieces and coat them well. Cover and marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight in the fridge.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and place a wire rack on top.
- Arrange the marinated chicken on the rack and drizzle with oil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and let rest before serving.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate overnight. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness at 165°F (75°C). Let rest after baking.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg