Tandoori Chicken

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Tandoori Chicken is flavorful Indian comfort food.  Serve with some veggies for a healthy meal!  You can easily substitute boneless skinless chicken breast,  tenderloins or thighs if not a fan of leg quarters.   Shown here with Mint & Cilantro Chutney (green Indian chutney), Kale Sabzi and Tandoori Naan

 

 

AuthorSheenaCategoryDifficultyIntermediate

Tandoori Chicken is flavorful Indian comfort food. Serve with some veggies for a healthy meal!

Yields4 Servings
Prep Time15 minsCook Time40 minsTotal Time55 mins

Ingredients:

 1.50 lbs Skinless Chicken Legs (I use Whole Foods)
 6 oz Chobani 0% Plain Yogurt
 1 tsp Salt
 ½ tsp Chili powder
 1 tsp Ground Cumin
 1 tsp Ground coriander
 ½ tsp Ground Tumeric
 2 tsp Grill Seasoning (or steak seasoning)
 1 tsp Garam Masala
 2 tsp BBQ sauce
 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
 1 dash Red food coloring

Directions:

1

Mix all ingredients except chicken until well combined. Add chicken and marinate for 2-24 hrs.

2

When ready to bake; bring chicken to room temperature (leave on counter for 30 min-1 hr) and preheat oven to 400 degrees.

3

Line 9×13 baking pan with non-stick foil (oil-free cooking), shake off excess marinade and arrange chicken on baking pan.

4

With a sharp knife add 3-4 slits on top of chicken.

5

Bake for 40-50 minutes.

Nutrition:

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 Chicken quarter

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 186
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.8g12%
Total Carbohydrate 5.4g2%
Dietary Fiber .2g1%
Protein 17g34%

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

Ingredients

 1.50 lbs Skinless Chicken Legs (I use Whole Foods)
 6 oz Chobani 0% Plain Yogurt
 1 tsp Salt
 ½ tsp Chili powder
 1 tsp Ground Cumin
 1 tsp Ground coriander
 ½ tsp Ground Tumeric
 2 tsp Grill Seasoning (or steak seasoning)
 1 tsp Garam Masala
 2 tsp BBQ sauce
 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
 1 dash Red food coloring

Directions

1

Mix all ingredients except chicken until well combined. Add chicken and marinate for 2-24 hrs.

2

When ready to bake; bring chicken to room temperature (leave on counter for 30 min-1 hr) and preheat oven to 400 degrees.

3

Line 9×13 baking pan with non-stick foil (oil-free cooking), shake off excess marinade and arrange chicken on baking pan.

4

With a sharp knife add 3-4 slits on top of chicken.

5

Bake for 40-50 minutes.

Tandoori Chicken

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