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Tandoori Chicken

Juicy Oven-Roasted Tandoori Chicken for Flavor Lovers

This Tandoori Chicken recipe delivers bold flavors and a creamy marinade, making it a must-try for flavor lovers.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Marination Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Greek Yogurt or coconut milk for a dairy-free option
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice juice from 2 fresh lemons
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder adjust based on your spice preference
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne Powder adjust based on your heat tolerance
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Cilantro for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Chicken
  • 1 whole Whole Chicken (5 lbs) spatchcock for even cooking

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Cooling Rack
  • Medium bowl
  • Kitchen Shears

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F, placing a cooling rack over a large baking sheet.
  2. Mix the marinade by combining the yogurt, lemon juice, ginger, garlic, turmeric, chili powder, cayenne, cinnamon, cumin, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
  3. Spatchcock the chicken by carefully cutting along the spine with kitchen shears and flattening it.
  4. Coat the chicken thoroughly with the yogurt marinade, rubbing it under the skin.
  5. Place the chicken on the prepared baking sheet or in a roasting pan skin-side up.
  6. Bake for approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  7. Serve hot alongside lemon rice and raita.

Nutrition

Serving: 1large pieceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with fresh cilantro for a touch of color and flavor.

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