Description
A classic Indian dish that combines vibrant spices and smoky flavor, perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 3/4 teaspoon table salt
- 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 (7-ounce) container plain Greek yogurt
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne
Instructions
- In a large bowl, rub the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and lime juice.
- In the same bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, minced ginger, ground cumin, smoked paprika, ground turmeric, and ground cayenne.
- Add the chicken to the bowl and coat well with the yogurt mixture.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 6 to 24 hours.
- Preheat your broiler or oven to high (450°F) and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
- Arrange the marinated chicken on the baking sheet without overlapping.
- Broil for about 15 to 20 minutes until the top becomes dry with charred edges.
- Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until cooked through.
Notes
For juicier chicken, marinate overnight. You can also substitute Greek yogurt with regular yogurt if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Tandoori Chicken, Indian Cuisine, Chicken Recipe