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Tandoori Chicken

Alyssa Rivers
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! 
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Indian
Servings 3 Chicken Legs
Calories 214 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup plain greek yogurt
  • juice from 1/2 lime
  • 1 Tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon garam marsala
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 bone-in skinless chicken legs

Instructions
 

  • In a medium sized bowl combine the yogurt, lime juice, chili powder, paprika, turmeric, garam marsala, and garlic. Add the chicken legs and let marinate for 1-2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with a wire rack and place the chicken on top. Bake for 20 minutes and then flip the chicken baking for 20 more minutes until cooked throughout.

Nutrition

Calories: 214kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 32gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 121mgSodium: 193mgPotassium: 529mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1489IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg