Tandoori Chicken
This Indian favorite explodes with flavor due to a mixture of yogurt, garlic, and spices used to marinate the chicken.
Recipe - Evansville, IN
Tandoori Chicken
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Servings4
0Calories652
Ingredients
¾ cup plain yogurt
2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
2 Tbsp. Fresh Thyme olive oil
1 Tbsp. grated fresh ginger
2 tsp. minced garlic
2 tsp. garam masala
2 tsp. Fresh Thyme fine sea salt
1 tsp. ground turmeric
½ tsp. cayenne pepper, optional
8 meaty chicken pieces (thighs and/or drumsticks)
Non-stick cooking spray
2 cups Basmati Rice
2 Tbsp. Fresh Cilantro, finely chopped
1 cup Fresh mango, chopped
Directions
- For the marinade, in a large bowl, whisk together the yogurt, lime juice, olive oil, ginger, garlic, garam masala, salt, and turmeric until well combined. Whisk in cayenne, if desired. Add chicken and toss to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to 6 hours.
- In the meantime, prepare Basmati Rice and Mango. Prepare 2 cups basmati rice according to package directions. Stir in 2 Tbsp. finely chopped cilantro. To serve, divide rice and 1 cup chopped fresh mango among servings.
- Prepare charcoal or gas grill for indirect cooking over medium-high heat. Coat grate with cooking spray.
- Remove chicken from bowl and shake off excess marinade. Grill 1 hour or until chicken is lightly charred and fork tender (175°F).
Nutritional Information
Each serving contains: 652 calories, 23 g fat, 6 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 159 mg cholesterol, 217 mg sodium, 73 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 6 g sugar, 35 g protein. Daily values: 11% vitamin A, 20% vitamin C, 2% calcium, 11% iron.
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Servings
652
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Makes 4 servings
Siggi's Whole Milk Plain Yogurt - 24 Fluid ounce
$5.99$0.25/fl oz
Limes - 1 Each
$0.69
Fresh Thyme Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 33.8 Ounce
$15.99$0.47/oz
Ginger Root - 0.7 Pound
$2.09 avg/ea$2.99/lb
Garlic - 1 Each
$0.69
Simply Organic Garam Masala - 3 Ounce
$10.99$3.66/oz
Fresh Thyme Fine Sea Salt - 26.5 Ounce
$2.49$0.09/oz
Fresh Thyme Organic Ground Turmeric - 1.41 Ounce
$3.99$2.83/oz
Fresh Thyme Organic Ground Cayenne - 1.62 Ounce
$3.99$2.46/oz
Fresh Thyme Antibiotic Free Chicken Drumsticks - 1.5 Pound
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$2.99 avg/ea was $3.74 avg/ea$1.99/lb
Fresh Thyme Avocado Cooking Oil Spray - 5 Fluid ounce
$5.49$1.10/fl oz
Ralston Family Farms Basmati White Rice - 24 Ounce
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$4.49 was $4.99$0.19/oz
Cilantro - 1 Each
$0.99
Mango - 1 Each
$1.99
Nutritional Information
Each serving contains: 652 calories, 23 g fat, 6 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 159 mg cholesterol, 217 mg sodium, 73 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 6 g sugar, 35 g protein. Daily values: 11% vitamin A, 20% vitamin C, 2% calcium, 11% iron.
Directions
- For the marinade, in a large bowl, whisk together the yogurt, lime juice, olive oil, ginger, garlic, garam masala, salt, and turmeric until well combined. Whisk in cayenne, if desired. Add chicken and toss to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to 6 hours.
- In the meantime, prepare Basmati Rice and Mango. Prepare 2 cups basmati rice according to package directions. Stir in 2 Tbsp. finely chopped cilantro. To serve, divide rice and 1 cup chopped fresh mango among servings.
- Prepare charcoal or gas grill for indirect cooking over medium-high heat. Coat grate with cooking spray.
- Remove chicken from bowl and shake off excess marinade. Grill 1 hour or until chicken is lightly charred and fork tender (175°F).