Indian Tandoori Chicken Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Indian Recipes. (Indian Tandoori Chicken Recipe). This is an authentic recipe for Tandoori chicken. Serve with long grain Basmati rice, cucumber salad, grilled veggies, roasted corn on the cob and finish off the meal with Kulfi (Indian ice cream).

Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Additional: 1day

Total: 1day

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Indian Tandoori Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

2 pounds chicken

cut into pieces

1 teaspoon salt

1 lemon

juiced

1 ¼ cups plain yogurt

½ onion

finely chopped

1 clove garlic

minced

1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root

2 teaspoons garam masala

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon yellow food coloring

1 teaspoon red food coloring

2 teaspoons finely chopped cilantro

1 lemon

cut into wedges

Whole Wheat Chapati

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Remove skin from chicken pieces and cut slits into them lengthwise. Place in a shallow dish. Sprinkle both sides of chicken with salt and lemon juice. Set aside 20 minutes.

Step 2

In a medium bowl combine yogurt onion garlic ginger garam masala and cayenne pepper. Mix until smooth. Stir in yellow and red food coloring. Spread yogurt mixture over chicken. Cover and refrigerate for 6 to 24 hours (the longer the better).

Step 3

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium high heat and lightly oil grate.

Step 4

Cook chicken on grill until no longer pink and juices run clear. Garnish with cilantro and lemon wedges.

Nutritional Information

Indian Tandoori Chicken Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 355.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 35.6g 71%

Carbohydrates: 13.7g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 3.3g 13%

Sugars: 6g

Fat: 18.8g 29%

Saturated Fat: 5.6g 28%

Cholesterol: 101.7mg 34%

Vitamin A Iu: 386.8IU 8%

Niacin Equivalents: 10.1mg 78%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 37%

Vitamin C: 44.8mg 75%

Folate: 23mcg 6%

Calcium: 201.1mg 20%

Iron: 2.2mg 12%

Magnesium: 50.4mg 18%

Potassium: 575.3mg 16%

Sodium: 733.5mg 29%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 14%

Calories From Fat: 168.9

*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.