Chef John's Tandoori Chicken

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Tandoori chicken gets its name from the clay oven it is traditionally cooked in, the tandoor. The chicken is marinated in yogurt and an incredibly complex mix of spices, and then roasted in the extremely hot tandoor oven. Don't worry if you don't have a tandoor clay oven sitting in the backyard; a grill will work just fine.

By

John Mitzewich

Updated on December 8, 2022

Tested by

Allrecipes Test Kitchen

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Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

2 hrs

Total Time:

2 hrs 20 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

½ lime, juiced
1 ½ tablespoons plain yogurt
1 ½ tablespoons tandoori masala powder
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Directions

Whisk lime juice, yogurt, tandoori powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Pour mixture into a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
Remove chicken from the bag and transfer to a plate or baking sheet lined with paper towels. Pat chicken pieces dry with more paper towels.
Grill chicken on the preheated grill with the lid open for 2 minutes. Close lid and continue to grill chicken for 6 minutes.
Turn chicken, close lid and grill until well-browned and meat is no longer pink in the center, about 6 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh should read 180 degrees F (82 degrees C).

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

215	Calories
11g	Fat
2g	Carbs
26g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 215
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g	14%
Saturated Fat 3g	16%
Cholesterol 94mg	31%
Sodium 93mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate 2g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 26g	52%
Vitamin C 3mg	3%
Calcium 31mg	2%
Iron 2mg	8%
Potassium 267mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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