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Tandoori Chicken

Tandoori Chicken is a classic Indian dinner that marinates chicken legs in a creamy yogurt base, blended spice mix and freshly squeezed lime juice then cooked in the oven. This its a MUST have dinner recipe! 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
marinating time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 45 minutes
Course: Dinner, entree, Main Course, main dish
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: homemade tandoori chicken, red tandoori chicken, tandoori chicken, tandoori chicken recipe, tandoori chicken red
Servings: 3 servings
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

  • 3 bone-in skinless chicken legs
  • 1 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice about half a lime
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon garam marsala
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic cloves minced

Instructions

  • Combine 1 cup plain greek yogurt, 1 teaspoon lime juice, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 2 teaspoons paprika, 2 teaspoons turmeric, 1 teaspoon garam marsala, and 1 tablespoon minced garlic cloves in a medium bowl. Add 3 bone-in skinless chicken legs and mix until the chicken is fully coated. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours.
  • Once the chicken is done marinating, preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Place an oven-safe rack on top of a baking sheet and bake the chicken for 20 minutes. Flip the chicken over nad bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Nutrition

Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 194mg | Potassium: 529mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1492IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 2mg

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