Easy Tandoori Chicken Recipe
This easy tandoori chicken has no obscure ingredients or food coloring! Toss it in the marinade before work for an easy 30 minute weeknight dinner on the grill or stovetop.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 353kcal
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts cut into 4 strips each
- 1 cup Nancy’s Organic Whole Milk Yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1-2 teaspoons cayenne pepper optional
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons turmeric
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of salt
- Serve with naan bread rice tzatziki sauce, lime and cilantro
- For Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1 cucumber peeled and small diced
- ½ cup Nancy's Organic Whole Milk Yogurt
- juice of ½ a lemon to taste...start with ¼
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- cayenne pepper to taste if desired
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large ziplock bag. Marinate at least 1 hour and up to all day or overnight
- Grill over a hot grill, a grill plate, or a hot skillet brushed with olive oil to help limit sticking.
- Cook 5 minutes each side or until nicely charred and cooked through.
- Combine ingredients for the sauce.
- Serve with naan bread, rice, tzatziki sauce and plenty of lime and cilantro. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 353kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 428mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g