Description
This easy tandoori chicken recipe requires minimal effort and rewards you with an explosion of flavor that transports you straight to the streets of India.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons tandoori masala
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Combine yogurt, lemon juice, tandoori masala, garlic paste, ginger paste, salt, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl. Mix until well incorporated.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Marinate for at least 2 hours or preferably overnight.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Coat the grill grates with vegetable oil using a brush.
- Carefully place the marinated chicken on the grill and cook for about 6-8 minutes on each side until the internal temperature reaches 165ยฐF (75ยฐC).
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For an added smoky flavor, consider using a grill with wood chips or smoke briefly instead of regular grilling. If you don’t have a grill, you can also bake the chicken at 400ยฐF (200ยฐC) for about 25-30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg