Ingredients
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2 pounds chicken, cut into pieces
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1 medium lemon, juiced
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 ¼ cups plain yogurt
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½ medium onion, finely chopped
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1 clove garlic, minced
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2 teaspoons garam masala
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1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
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1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 teaspoon red food coloring (Optional)
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1 teaspoon yellow food coloring (Optional)
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2 teaspoons finely chopped cilantro
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1 medium lemon, cut into wedges
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
![all ingredients gathered to make Indian tandoori chicken]()
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Remove and discard skin from chicken pieces. Cut slits into meat and place into a shallow dish. Season chicken on both sides with lemon juice and salt. Let sit for 20 minutes.
![sliced and seasoned chicken sitting in a baking dish]()
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Mix yogurt, onion, garlic, garam masala, ginger, and cayenne pepper together in a medium bowl until smooth, then stir in food coloring.
![yogurt mixture ingredients being combined in a small bowl.]()
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Spread yogurt mixture over chicken, cover, and refrigerate for 6 to 24 hours (the longer the better).
![yogurt mixture spread over chicken]()
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When ready to cook, preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove chicken from marinade. Discard remaining marinade.
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Cook chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink and the juices run clear. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
![an overhead view of tandoori style bone in chicken being cooked on a hot grill.]()
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Garnish with cilantro and lemon wedges.
![tandoori chicken garnished with cilantro and lemon wedges.]()
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Recipe Tip
This dish can also be baked in a 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 356 | Calories |
| 19g | Fat |
| 14g | Carbs |
| 36g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 356 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 19g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat 6g | 28% |
| Cholesterol 102mg | 34% |
| Sodium 734mg | 32% |
| Total Carbohydrate 14g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 12% |
| Total Sugars 6g | |
| Protein 36g | 71% |
| Vitamin C 45mg | 50% |
| Calcium 201mg | 15% |
| Iron 2mg | 12% |
| Potassium 575mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
