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Tandoori Chicken

Savory Tandoori Chicken: Easy Keto Delight at Home

Indulge in this Keto-Friendly Tandoori Chicken, featuring a creamy yogurt marinade and vibrant spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marination Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs Bone-in recommended for juiciness
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust for dietary requirements
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Freshly ground
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Can substitute with lemon juice
  • 1 cup Yogurt Low-fat yogurt recommended for lighter dish
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Adjust for spice level
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking sheet
  • aluminum foil
  • Whisk
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Tandoori Chicken
  1. Prep Chicken: Rinse chicken thighs under cold water, pat dry, and rub with salt, pepper, and lime juice. Let sit for 15 minutes.
  2. Make Marinade: In a bowl, combine yogurt, cayenne pepper, cumin, coriander, and garam masala. Whisk until blended.
  3. Marinate Chicken: Coat chicken thighs in marinade and massage it in. Cover and refrigerate for 6-24 hours.
  4. Prepare for Cooking: Preheat oven and line a baking sheet with foil.
  5. Broil Chicken: Place marinated thighs on the sheet and broil for 15-20 minutes, flip, and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
  6. Serve: Allow chicken to rest before serving with rice, naan, or salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This Tandoori Chicken is perfect for a crowd-pleasing, low-carb meal bursting with flavor!

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