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Tandoori Chicken Recipe

Healthy Tandoori Chicken

Tasty and healthy Indian food at home.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: tandoori
Servings: 4
Calories: 228kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 chicken drumsticks skin removed
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp garlic
  • 1 tbsp ginger
  • 1 tbsp lemon
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp cayenne pepper optional

Instructions

  • Remove the skin from the chicken drumsticks and score them with a knife.
  • Combine all marinade ingredients in a sealable bag or a bowl.
  • Add chicken to marinade and cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour but no more than 24 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F for 30 – 35 minutes, covered.
  • Remove from oven and grill until desired sear.

Notes

Chef Note: You can also simply cook start to finish in the oven or the grill or your preferred cooking method.
Chef Note: You may notice the color of my dish is not the traditional “red” color that you are accustomed to. This is due to the removal of the cayenne pepper and the addition of the extra turmeric.  😉 If you add the full tablespoon of cayenne, it will look more traditional.

Nutrition

Calories: 228kcal | Fat: 11g | Protein: 27g | Carbohydrates: 6g
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