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Grilled Tandoori Chicken served with rice and garnished with lime.

Grilled Tandoori Chicken

Juicy and flavorful grilled tandoori chicken bursting with aromatic Indian spices.
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Grilled, Indian
Calories: 166
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts Lean cut of chicken for grilling
  • ½ cup plain yogurt Provides creamy texture and tang
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Adds acidity to tenderize the chicken
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder Savory flavor base
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic Enhances aroma and flavor
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala Aromatic Indian spice blend
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro leaves Fresh herb for garnish and flavor
  • 1 tablespoon paprika Adds mild heat and vibrant color
  • 2 teaspoons dried herbs Italian seasoning or Herbs de Provence (Herb mix for a Mediterranean twist)
  • 1 teaspoon coriander Citrusy spice for depth
  • 1 teaspoon cumin Earthy and warm spice
  • ½ teaspoon ginger Zesty aromatic spice
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper Provides heat and spiciness

Method
 

  1. Whisk together all marinade ingredients.
  2. Place marinade in a large zip lock bag and add chicken breasts. Allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
  3. Remove chicken from the bag and discard marinade. Cook chicken on the grill over medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 servingCalories: 166kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 26gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 76mgSodium: 148mgPotassium: 513mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 204IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This flavorful grilled chicken is perfect for pairing with naan and a fresh mango salsa. Marinate overnight for even more flavor.

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